[He makes a movement as if to rush toward them, but his strength fails him and he totters.]
Severo [hurrying to his assistance]—No, no.
Julian—They deceived me—they lied to me! Wretches! [While he is speaking, Mercedes and Severo lead him to the arm-chair on the right.] There—look at them—she and Ernest! Why are they together?
Teodora and Ernest [separating]—No!
Julian—Why do they not come to me? Teodora!
Teodora [stretching out her arms, but without advancing]—My Julian!
Julian—Here, on my heart! [Teodora runs to Julian and throws herself into his arms. He presses her convulsively to his breast. Pause.] You see!—You see! [To his brother.] I know that she deceives me! I press her in my arms—I might kill her if I would—and she would deserve it—but I look at her—I look at her—and I cannot!
Teodora—Julian!
Julian—And he? [Pointing to Ernest.]