Dr. Tomás. I have two inside waiting, and another will be here presently.
Don Lorenzo. Who are they?
Dr. Tomás. You don't know them. They are friends of mine.
Don Lorenzo. And why not mine too?
Dr. Tomás. I always considered my friends as yours.
Don Lorenzo. [Looks at him for a moment.] So they are. [Aside.] Ah, this complaisance! I would have preferred to see them resist—struggle against me!
SCENE V
Doña Ángela, the Duchess, Edward, and Dr. Tomás.
Doña Ángela. Duchess!
Duchess. Madam! [Salutes affectionately.]