Ber. Alas! that name,
I may not dare withstand!—begone! Oh! spare me!
Val. Thou wilt comply then? Go—I'll wait thee yonder.
[Exit Bertha.
Enter Richemont and Attendant.
Riche. Thou knowst the wretch who followed us
When late we passed to Baugenci?
Att. But now I saw her.
Riche. Lead her hither.
[Exit Attendant.
Val. Earl Richemont here!
Riche. He is!
But would be known by none. Thou hast my secret:
Silence I demand!