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!