Octavio. And that I should not [15]
Foresee it, not prevent this journey! Wherefore
Did I keep it from him?—You were in the right.
I should have warned him! Now it is too late.
Questenberg. But what's too late? Bethink yourself, my friend,
That you are talking absolute riddles to me. [20]
Octavio. Come!—to the Duke's. 'Tis close upon the hour
Which he appointed you for audience. Come!
A curse, a threefold curse, upon this journey! [He leads Questenberg off.
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After [1] [Then in pressing and impatient tones. 1800, 1828, 1829.
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Octavio (recovering himself out of a deep study). 1800, 1828, 1829.
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