Don Lorenzo. Who can they be? Enter, pray. [The keepers advance timidly, and speak abruptly.]

Braulio. Dr. Tomás——

Don Lorenzo. [Aside.] Ah, I understand.

Benito. Told us to wait there——

Don Lorenzo. Excuse me, I did not know——

Braulio. Not at all, sir.

Don Lorenzo. [Aside.] How odd they look, in sooth. Pray, be seated.

Benito. Thanks, sir.

Braulio. We are well enough standing.

Don Lorenzo. I cannot permit it——