Isab. In what the Peace of my whole Life consists; the Safety of my Brother! Don John's Servant has this Moment left me a Letter for him, which I have open'd, knowing there is an Animosity of some Time between 'em.
Don Ped. Well, Madam!
Isab. O dear, it is a Challenge, and what to do I know not; if I shew it my Brother, he'll immediately fly to the Place appointed; and if I don't, he'll be accus'd of Cowardice. One way I risque his Life, t'other I ruin his Honour.
Don Ped. What wou'd you have me do, Madam?
Isab. I'll tell you, Sir: I only beg you'll go to the Place where Don John expects him; tell him I have intercepted his Letter, and make him promise you he'll send no more: By this generous Charity you may hinder two Men (whose, Piques are on a frivolous Occasion) from murdering one another! And by this good Office, you'll repay the small Debt you owe my Brother, for flying last Night to Leonora's Succour; and doubly pay the Obligation you have to me, upon the same Occasion.
Don Ped. What Obligation, Madam? I am ignorant; pray inform me.
Isab. 'Twas I, Sir, that first heard Leonora's Cries, and rais'd my Brother to her Aid. Pray let me receive the same Assistance from your Prudence, which you have had from my Care, and my Brother's Generosity. But, pray lose no Time. Don John is perhaps already on the Spot, and not meeting my Brother, may send a second Message, which may be fatal.
Don Ped. Madam, be at rest; you shall be satisfy'd, I'll go this Moment. I'll only ask you first whether you are sure you heard my Wife call out for Succour, before your Brother past the Wall?
Isab. I did; why do you ask that Question?