Ordonio. In truth this lady lov'd another man,
But he has perish'd.

[[845]]Alvar. What! you kill'd him? hey? [105]

Ordonio. I'll dash thee to the earth, if thou but think'st it!
Insolent slave! how dar'dst thou— [Turns abruptly from Alvar, and then to himself.
Why! what's this?
'Twas idiotcy! I'll tie myself to an aspen,
And wear a fool's cap—

Alvar. Fare thee well—[845:1]
I pity thee, Ordonio, even to anguish. [Alvar is retiring.

Ordonio. Ho! [Calling to Alvar. [110]

Alvar. Be brief, what wish you?

Ordonio. You are deep at bartering—You charge yourself
At a round sum. Come, come, I spake unwisely.

Alvar. I listen to you.

Ordonio. In a sudden tempest
Did Alvar perish—he, I mean—the lover— [115]
The fellow——

Alvar. Nay, speak out! 'twill ease your heart
To call him villain!—Why stand'st thou aghast?
Men think it natural to hate their rivals.