[He lifts the great Este necklace from her knee.

Cloud, cloud, be dumb, my moon—shine under cloud!
... Were letters sent from Spain?

LUCREZIA.

I would not read them.

CESARE.

We will receive them presently and answer.

LUCREZIA.

I marvel
To see you up and in the morning sun.

CESARE.

I waked—then heard you sat against the sun,
Fixed to one spot in glory.