Don Lorenzo. The duchess!

Inés. Yes—to speak to you about—Edward has persuaded——

Don Lorenzo. What good news, my dearest girl! At last God wills——

Inés. You are pleased?

Don Lorenzo. [Caresses her.] And you?

Inés. Yes, if you are also. Come, come quickly.

Juana. [Seizes Don Lorenzo's arm.] No, I cannot let you go. Don't leave me.

Don Lorenzo. [To Inés.] I will be with you presently.

Inés. Don't delay—oh, be sure and not delay.[delay.] If you offend her——

Don Lorenzo. You need not fear. Let Ángela receive her in the drawing-room with all ceremony. I will carry Juana up to her room, and join you in a moment.