Don John solus.

He comes, he says, to marry a Woman of Quality that has two Lovers——If it should be Leonora——But, why she? There are many, I hope, in that Condition in Valencia——I'm a little embarrass'd about it, however——

Friendship, take heed; if Woman interfere,
Be sure the Hour of thy Destruction's near.

[Exit.

[ACT II.]

SCENE, Leonora's Apartment.

Enter Leonora, Isabella, and Jacinta.

Leon. Dear Isabella, come in: How I am plagu'd with this troublesome Wretch! Jacinta, have you shut the outer Gates?

Jacin. I have, Madam.