"Do not speak. A man does not fear when he is in danger of losing the woman he loves." He began to sing softly:
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On the light of her sweet glances, Joy celestial beameth upon me. |
It was a love song to Leonora, who, within the convent, was about to bury herself from all the world, believing Manrico to be dead. As the light of day slowly flushed the scene, a bell sounded from the chapel tower.
"That bell, Ferrando!"
"It is to summon the nuns to prayer. They will pass this way."
"Now to rescue her!" Di Luna motioned to his men, who had lain concealed in the shadows. "She is coming," he whispered, watching the convent door, while a weird chant floated out. The nuns were singing. While di Luna watched, Leonora came from the convent with her beloved friend, Inez, who was weeping.
"Why weep, Inez?" Leonora asked, gently.