This letter from the Duke explains my coming.

D. Welcome, sir, whencesoe’er: but if from Milan,

Bringst thou this letter, or did it bring thee?

R. I bring the letter, madam: and ’tis writ

But in my favour.

D.Good: on that assurance

I’ll read. (Opens letter.)

(F. has passed across to make way for G. and R., coming near Laura, front, side.)

LAURA (to F.).

You have my glove?