Don Ped. I wou'd not stop it; but cou'd I gently turn its Course where it might run, and vent itself with Innocence, I wou'd. Leonora of herself is virtuous; her Birth, Religion, Modesty and Sense, will guide her Wishes where they ought to point. But yet, let Guards be what they Will, that Place is safest that is ne'er attack'd.
Don John. As far as I can serve you, in hind'ring Guzman's Approaches, you may command me.
Don Ped. That's all I ask.
Don John. Then all you ask is granted.
Don Ped. I am at ease, farewel.
Don John. Heaven bring you safe to us again.
[Exit Don Ped.
Don John solus.
Yes, I shall observe her, doubt it not. I wish no body may observe me, for I find I'm no more Master of myself. Don Guzman's Passion for her adds to mine; but when I think on what Don Pedro will reap, I'm Fire and Flame. Something must be done: What, let Love direct, for I have nothing else to guide me.