Pepito. There. [Enter Don Julian, Don Severo, and Rueda. The two men support Don Julian, who is badly wounded.]

Ernest. Heaven preserve us!

SCENE IX

Ernest, Pepito, Don Julian, Don Severo, and Rueda.

Ernest. Don Julian! my friend, my father, my benefactor! [Hurries excitedly toward him, and speaks brokenly.]

D. Julian. [Weakly.] Ernest!

Ernest. Oh, wretched I!

Severo. Quick, come away.

Ernest. Father!

Severo. He is fainting with pain.