Don Fel. Were they both guilty?
Don Ped. One was come to force her, t'other to rescue her.
Don Fel. Which was the Criminal?
Don Ped. Of that I am yet ignorant. They accuse each other.
Don Fel. Can't your Wife determine it?
Don Ped. The Darkness of the Night put it out of her Power.
Don Fel. But I perhaps may bring some Light to aid you. I have Part in the Affront: And tho' my Arm's too old and weak to serve you, my Counsel may be useful to your Vengeance. Know then, that Don Guzman has a long Time pursu'd my Daughter; and I as resolutely refus'd his Suit; which, however, has not hindered him from searching all Occasions to see and speak to her. Don John, on his Side——
Don Ped. Don John's my Friend, and I am confident——
Don Fel. That Confidence destroys you. Hear my Charge, and be yourself his Judge. He too has been a pressing Suitor to my Daughter.
Don Ped. Impossible!