Doña Ángela. [To the Duchess.] Can it be true?
Duchess. [To Doña Ángela.] Can it be true?
Edward. [Aside, seeing Don Lorenzo enter.] Ah, is it I who am mad?
LAST SCENE
Doña Ángela, Inés, the Duchess, Edward, Don Lorenzo,
Bermúdez, and Dr. Tomás.
The position of the persons is as follows. The three women form a group at sofa; Edward behind the sofa looking at Don Lorenzo in terror, dominated by him. Don Lorenzo advances to the middle of the stage, with a proud, calm bearing. Behind him come Dr. Tomás and Bermúdez, who remain standing near door C.
Don Lorenzo. [Approaches table, and triumphantly places one hand on desk.] Here is the proof. Here lies the truth! [Pause. Opens desk and takes out envelope with blank sheet. Comes down stage. On one side Dr. Tomás and Bermúdez. Edward approaches him on the other.] Woe to them who think to sacrifice me to their own interests and passions! Bitter will be their deception and most cruel their punishment! Would to God my forgiveness could mitigate it for them. [Deeply moved.]
Doña Ángela. [Coming nearer.] Lorenzo!
Inés. Father——