ACT I, SCENE II
Scene: Beatrice's chamber. Beatrice sits on a fauteuil in the attitude of listening.
Beatrice.
Hist! that's his step. Miriam, place the lights
Farther away; keep you behind the screen,
Breathing no louder than a lily does;
For if you stir or laugh 'twill ruin all.
Miriam.
Laugh! I am faint with terror.
Beatrice.