Ernest. Yes, I.

Severo. For her?

Ernest. For her.

Teodora. That will do. Hush! [She points in terror to Don Julian's door. Ernest releases Don Severo, who rises and moves backward. Teodora retreats and forms with Ernest a group in the background.]

SCENE IX

Teodora, Ernest, Don Severo. Afterwards Don Julian

and Doña Mercedes.

D. Julian. [Inside.] Let me go.

Mercedes. [Inside.] No. You must not.

D. Julian. It is they. Don't you hear them?