1st Sold. We’ll soon settle them.
Capt. Don Lope!
Lope. Yes, Don Lope. What is all this, sir?
Capt. The soldiers were singing and playing in the street, sir, doing no offence to any one, but were set upon by some of the town’s people, and I came to stop the riot.
Lope. You have done well, Don Alvaro, I know your prudence; however, as there is a grudge on both sides, I shall not visit the town’s people this time with further severity; but, for the sake of all parties, order the regiment to march from Zalamea to-morrow—nay, to-day, for it is now dawn. See to it, sir: and let me hear of no such disgraceful riots hereafter.
Capt. I shall obey your orders, sir.
[Exit with soldiers, etc.
Cres. (aside). Don Lope is a fine fellow! we shall cog together after all.
Lope (to Crespo and Juan). You two keep with me, and don’t be found alone.
[Exeunt.