Dr. Bermúdez [aside, to Dr. Tomás]—At last he has found the word. But notice how unnatural is the tone of his voice. [Aloud.] I have come to be a witness, according to what Dr. Tomás tells me, of a very noble action.
Lorenzo—And of an act of base treachery also.
Dr. Tomás—Lorenzo!
Dr. Bermúdez [aside, to Dr. Tomás]—Let him go on talking.
Lorenzo—And of an exemplary punishment.
Dr. Bermúdez [aside to Dr. Tomás]—A serious case, my friend, a serious case.
Lorenzo [to Dr. Tomás]—Call everybody: those of the household and strangers alike. Let them assemble here, and here await my orders, while I go to fulfill my duty yonder. What are you waiting for?
Dr. Bermúdez [aside, to Dr. Tomás]—Let him have his way; call them.
[Dr. Tomás rings a bell; a servant enters, to whom he speaks in a low voice and who then goes out.]
Lorenzo—It is the final trial; I could almost feel pity for the traitors. Ah! I am sustained by the certainty of my triumph. Be still, my heart. There they are—there they are. I do not wish to see them. To treat me thus who loved them so dearly!—I do not wish, and yet my eyes turn toward them—seeking them—seeking them!