But he will see no one, Lady, not even you.
He is—he is—
Violante
Not smitten by the Plague?
Lizzia [hesitating]
Nay, he has taken a vow of close seclusion.
Violante [confidently]
But he knows not I am here—the Lady Violante! [A pause.]
[Impetuously] Go, tell him it is I,—
Nor take upon yourself such high command!
Lizzia [somewhat resentfully]
I am a servant,
I only do as he commanded me....
[Barring way.]