(Enter D'Ormea.)

There 's beside

Somewhat to press upon your notice first.

Cha. Then why delay it for an instant, sir?

That Spanish claim perchance? And, now you speak,

—This morning, my opinion was mature,

Which, boy-like, I was bashful in producing

To one I ne'er am like to fear in future!

My thought is formed upon that Spanish claim.

Vic. Betimes indeed. Not now, Charles! You require