General—Why are these women here?
Pedro—They followed the prisoners. The Lieutenant would not have them harmed.
General—Thy victorious lieutenant hath a tender heart.
Pedro—Tender? He has proved there is no braver soldier in Spain. Don Rodriguez will be an idol now.
General—(Amazed.) Don Rodriguez!
Pedro—The men who went with him say he did it all as—(To Cafour.) Back there to thy place.
General—My son!
Cafour—I would speak!
Pedro—Speak when spoken to. Get back to thy place.
Cafour—I would speak to him. (Pointing to General.)