Scene changes to the space before the castle.
Francesco and a Spy.
Francesco. Yes! yes! I have the key of all their lives.
If a man fears me, he is forced to love me.
And if I can, and do not ruin him, 265
He is fast bound to serve and honour me!
[Albert enters from the castle, and is crossing the stage.
Spy. There—there—your Reverence! That is the sorcerer.
[Francesco runs up and rudely catches hold of Albert. Albert dashes him to the earth. Francesco and the Spy make an uproar, and the servants rush from out the castle.
Francesco. Seize, seize and gag him! or the Church curses you!
[The servants seize and gag Albert.
Enter Velez and Osorio.