Dr. Tomás. Let me introduce one of my best friends, Dr. Bermúdez. [Pause. Don Lorenzo looks at both strangely.]
Bermúdez. [In low voice to Dr. Tomás.] You can see the effort he is making to control himself. There can be no doubt that he is vaguely conscious of his condition.
Don Lorenzo. One of your best friends—one of your best friends——
Bermúdez. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] An idea is escaping him, and he is struggling to retain it.
Don Lorenzo. [Ironically.] Then if he is one of your best friends, your loyalty will be a guarantee of his.
Bermúdez. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] At last he has found the word, but note the unnatural tones of his voice. [Aloud.] I come, Dr. Tomás assures me, to witness a most noble deed.
Don Lorenzo. And an act of unworthy treason as well.
Dr. Tomás. Lorenzo!
Bermúdez. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] Let him say what he likes.
Don Lorenzo. And of an exemplary chastisement.