Gil Andrès raises Manuela and leads her away, sobbing.
Scene Seven
The same persons, without Manuela
Ximénès. (To Zoraya) Here is more testimony against you.
Zoraya. (Indignant) Testimony!—of that unfortunate girl!
Ximénès. According to her own confessions!—
Zoraya. Ah! her confessions!—made under the threats of your tortures! (Movements among the members of the Tribunal) You can find whatever pleases you with the aid of him, there. (She points to Gil Andrès) You can convict with false testimony and you can make innocent ones confess crimes which they never committed. You, yourself, Bishop, under torture would admit going to a witches’ meeting!
The Inquisitors make movements of astonishment.
Ximénès. (Calmly) It is not likely that I shall have occasion to submit to such a trial!—Prove to us that these women have lied!
Zoraya. And how do you want me to prove it?—Is It possible for me to do so?—You, can you prove to me that these women are telling the truth?