And if he knew, might love—while there’s that hope,

They shall not meet: so much I can ensure.

I must be cruel to thee, my unknown foe:

Thou lookest to meet him, but he shall not come.

I’ll make him play thee false ... what vantage else

That he is my servant? I can send him off

Whither I will. Against this assignation

I’ll make an alibi. My plan is ready:

I’ll send him away from Belflor. Here he comes,

My enemy and my deity. If he quarrel