(Faustine bows assent and Lothundiaz leaves the room.)
SCENE FOURTEENTH
Faustine and Marie.
Faustine My child, I love you and have learned of the position in which you stand. Your father wishes you to marry my cousin Sarpi, while you are in love with Fontanares.
Marie
And have been for five years, senora.
Faustine
At sixteen one knows not what it is to love.
Marie
What does that matter, if I love him?
Faustine
With us, sweet girl, love is but self-devotion.
Marie
I will devote myself to him, senora.
Faustine
What! Would you give him up if that were for his interest?