Alone I mingled with his bands—to learn

Their projects and their strength. Thou know’st my faith

To Anjou’s house full well.

De Cou. How may we now

Avert the gathering storm? The viceroy holds

His bridal feast, and all is revelry.

’Twas a true-boding heaviness of heart

Which kept me from these nuptials.

Alb. Thou thyself

May’st yet escape, and haply of thy bands