Vera.
[Grave and calm.] This is like the madness that goes before a great fall!
Carlyon.
His fall and yours!—when you try to turn and rend me, and are crushed! [Looking at her.] Before Heaven, I pity you! [Turning away.] Give me a fresh horse.
Vera.
What are you going to do?
Carlyon.
Do you expect another of my secrets?
Vera.