The Crowd. Upon the sorceress!
The departing crowd, stopped by the movements of the monks, makes a threatening circle, which advances upon Enrique and Zoraya, who retreat toward the portal of the church.
Enrique. You cowardly wretches!
He draws his sword, which checks them for an instant.
A Monk. Palacios! You will not go free a second time!
Enrique. Ramiro! Arias! My archers, help me!
Instead of responding to Enrique’s call for assistance, Ramiro, Arias and the archers join the crowd and shout.
All. (Encouraged by this move) To the stake! To the stake with the sorceress!
Zoraya. (Taking refuge above the steps of the church, then under the portal) They will kill you—Save yourself!
Enrique. (Covering his retreat, sword in hand) Go into the church!—into the church!