Maria. Know you that man?

Alhadra. His person, not his name. [250]
I doubt not, he is some Moresco chieftain
Who hides himself among the Alpuxarras.
A week has scarcely pass'd since first I saw him;
He has new-roof'd the desolate old cottage
Where Zagri lived—who dared avow the prophet [255]
And died like one of the faithful! There he lives,
And a friend with him.

Maria. Does he know his danger
So near this seat?

Alhadra. He wears the Moorish robes too,
[[530]] As in defiance of the royal edict.

[Alhadra advances to Albert, who has walked to the back of the stage near the rocks. Maria drops her veil.

Alhadra. Gallant Moresco! you are near the castle [260]
Of the Lord Velez, and hard by does dwell
A priest, the creature of the Inquisition.

Albert (retiring). You have mistaken me—I am a Christian.

Alhadra (to Maria). He deems that we are plotting to ensnare him.
Speak to him, lady! none can hear you speak [265]
And not believe you innocent of guile.

[Albert, on hearing this, pauses and turns round.

Maria. If aught enforce you to concealment, sir!