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?