He mounts for speed. He rides to Monreale.

Mar. Now we shall see. Nay, nay: he turns to the left.

He’s for Palermo: and ’tis he, ’tis he,

Giovanni.

Enter the Brigand with a letter.

Brig. A letter for the lady, from the captain.

[Gives and stands aside.

Mar. Give’t me. I faint. Lucia, take it, read it.

Look! Read it me. I cannot see. The letters dance.

Lu. (reading).