D. Julian. It was not delirium, it was chastisement, Heaven be praised. What did you think, ungrateful boy?

Mercedes. That will do.

D. Severo. Come, Julian.

D. Julian Yes, I am going. [Is led away with difficulty between Don Severo and Dona Mercedes, and stops to look back at Teodora and Ernest.]

Mercedes. Quickly, Severo.

D. Julian. Look at them, the traitors! It was only justice—was it not? Say so—at least I believe it.

D. Severo. For God's sake, Julian—well, at any rate, for mine——

D. Julian. Yes, for yours, Severo, only for yours. You alone have loved me truly. [Embraces him.]

D. Severo. Yes, yes, it is so.

D. Julian. [Stops at the door and looks back again.] She is crying for him—and does not follow me. Not even a look. She does not see that I am dying—yes, dying.