Severo. You hear.

D. Julian. [To his brother.] Come.

Severo. What's the matter with you, Julian?

D. Julian. 'Tis a long while since I've felt so overjoyed. [Catches Severo's arm feverishly.]

Severo. The deuce! overjoyed! You're beside yourself.

D. Julian. I shall meet that fellow.

Severo. Nebreda?

D. Julian. Yes. Observe, until to-day calumny was impalpable. There was no seizing its shape. I have now discovered it, and it has taken a human form. There it is at hand, in the person of a viscount. Swallowing blood and gall for the past three months—the devil!—and now—fancy, face to face—he and I!

[Exeunt Don Julian and Don Severo.]

SCENE IV