Fan.Sir, my husband....

Luc. Thou hast the fairest star in heaven to guide thee.

Fan. Let him guide thee.

Luc.I must not hear thee, cousin.

Write down my name ’mong the tyrannicides.

I know I have thy prayers; and to say truth,

I need them: ’tis an anxious time: indeed

While we talk here, a secret messenger

Awaits me: the suspense distracts me. Excuse me!...

Farewell!... I must....