Riv. Not till we’ve fought, and thus expressed our hate.

Rod. Good Sirs, I deem that I am fortunate.

I’ll fight you on the morrow—not to-day.

Excuse me if I’m acting in a sordid way;

But—

Ber. Pa. Ho! guards, bring forth the prison van, and bear her hence.

(They carry Berlinda to the perambulator—en route she says:)

Dear Roderigo, dreadful is suspense;

But write to me, prepaid, and when you see your way

All clear, be good enough to name the day.