Princess. Wait! This little cross! Will you wear it for me tonight? (Slips chain over Jarvis' head. Robledo looks up and steps back in alcove.)
Jarvis. Only for tonight?
Princess. You may never see tomorrow.
Jarvis. If I don't see you tomorrow, forgive me for telling you tonight that I love you. (Raises hand to stop her reply.) Don't rebuke me tonight. Wait until tomorrow, if tomorrow ever comes. (Pause.) And now your humble vassal goes forth in his lady's cause—and while all Segura waits, ghosts and Ghost Breaker shall stalk those halls. Your Highness, within the hour I will hang your signal from the castle. (Carries her hands to his lips.)
Princess. God be with you! (Exits upstairs.)
Jarvis. (Watching her off) Highness.—Highness—— (Starts to go. Robledo cocks revolver. Jarvis stops, listens, looks around, starts to fold coat, whistles "Dixie," moves downstairs until near lamp, throws coat at lamp—lights out. Pause. Two shots are fired in the dark. Jarvis crosses left c. Robledo crosses down r.c., falls on second shot. Pause. Jarvis whistles "Dixie." Exits door l.c.)
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