Well, the sum is, he is to come, Elvira,

To-night, when Felix, as I heard him say,

Goes to our country house on business;

And all will be more quiet. But here, read it.

Elv. My lord! my lord!—the letter!

Enter Felix.

Anna (hiding the letter). Heavens!

Fel. Too well

The traitorous colour flying from your cheeks

Betrays your illness and my cause of sorrow.