And what hast thou not done for Veramond?
Xim. Oh fortunate event!
Vict. Oh happy day!
Alph. Oh unexpected bliss, and therefore double!
Vera. [To Alph.] Can you forgive me? yes, I know Alphonso can forgive Victoria's father.
But yet, in pity, pardon not too soon;
Punish my pride a while,
And make me linger for so great a good,
Lest ecstasy of joy prevent this blessing,
And you, instead of pardon, give me death.