Enter_ DONNA CLARA and MAID.
Maid. But where, madam, is it you intend to go?
Don. Clara. Anywhere to avoid the selfish violence of my mother-in- law, and Ferdinand's insolent importunity.
Maid. Indeed, ma'am, since we have profited by Don Ferdinand's key, in making our escape, I think we had best find him, if it were only to thank him.
Don. Clara. No—he has offended me exceedingly. [Retires].
Enter DONNA LOUISA.
Don. Louisa. So I have succeeded in being turned out of doors—but how shall I find Antonio? I dare not inquire for him, for fear of being discovered; I would send to my friend Clara, but then I doubt her prudery would condemn me.
Maid. Then suppose, ma'am, you were to try if your friend Donna Louisa would not receive you?
Don. Clara. No, her notions of filial duty are so severe, she would certainly betray me.
Don. Louisa. Clara is of a cold temper, and would think this step of mine highly forward.