With hat broad-flapping slouched upon his face,

Xaquéta and buckled shoon: in masking mood

He seemed, half-monk and half of worldlier race.

He raised his head, his features showed apace.

Screamed Isabel who saw ’twas Fray Beltrán,

Don Carlos’ brother who a rival place

Had sought in Isidora’s heart, and ran,

When Carlos he had smote, to cloisters fenced from man.

IX.