And here you stickle for a piece or two!

First—has she seen you?

Val. Yes.

Duch. She loves you, then.

Val. One flash of hope burst; then succeeded night:

And all 's at darkest now. Impossible!

Duch. We 'll try: you are—so to speak—my subject yet?

Val. As ever—to the death.

Duch. Obey me, then!

Val. I must.