Only I beg that thou wilt ask me nought

That answered may give pain.

Gycia.

Nay, it is best

That I know all. I could not bear to live

In ignorance, and yet I fear to grieve thee

By what I ask. Thy sister late has left me——

Theo. Ask not of her, I pray; I cannot answer.

Gycia. Nay, by thy love I ask it. Answer me.

Theo. Have me excused, I pray.