A History of Spanish Literature

by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly

Belisa.

I thank you, sir; you saved me from a fall.

Lisardo.

An angel, lady, might have fallen so,

Or stars that shine with heaven's own blessed light.

Teodora.

I, too, can fall; but 'tis upon your trick.

Good gentleman, farewell to you!

Lisardo.

Madam,