Around me? Who supports me?—Father!——

Veniero.

Speak!

Canst thou forgive me?

Teresa.

Forgive? it is a sound

To soothe the dying! Father! come thou near me!

Stoop lower—lower—let me lean my head

Upon thy breast—for oh! I’m weary!—weary!—

This strange, cold sleep o’erpowers me.—If I wake not