D. Severo. Julian, Julian!
D. Julian. [On the threshold.] Wait, wait. Dishonour for dishonour. Good-bye, Ernest.
[Exeunt Don Julian, Don Severo, and Mercedes.]
SCENE X
Teodora and Ernest. Ernest drops into a chair near the
table. Teodora remains standing on the right. Pause.
Ernest. [Aside.] What is the use of loyalty?
Teodora. And what is the use of innocence?
Ernest. Conscience grows dark.
Teodora. Pity, my God! Pity!