Chimène. To preserve my honor and to end my sorrow; to pursue him, to destroy him, and to die after him.
Scene IV.—Don Rodrigo, Chimène, and Elvira.
Don Rodrigo. Well then, without giving you the trouble of pursuing me, secure for yourself the honor of preventing me from living.
Chimène. Elvira, where are we, and what do I see? Rodrigo in my house! Rodrigo before me!
Don Rodrigo. Spare not my blood; enjoy [lit. taste], without resistance, the pleasure of my destruction and of your vengeance.
Chimène. Alas!
Don Rodrigo. Listen to me.
Chimène. I am dying.
Don Rodrigo. One moment.
Chimène. Go, let me die!