I would be tranquil—or appear so—ere

I join your brave confederates. Through my heart

There struck a pang—but it will soon have pass’d.

Pro. Remember!—in the cavern by the cross.

Now follow me, my son.

[Exeunt Procida and Raimond.

Mon. (after a pause, leaning on the tomb.)

Said he, “My son?” Now, why should this man’s life

Go down in hope, thus resting on a son,

And I be desolate? How strange a sound