Padilla. (Surrounded by the men, to Enrique) The only thing which marred this feast, Don Enrique, was the absence of your father, whom we needed.
Enrique. It was the fulfillment of his dearest wish and I thank Your Excellency.
Padilla. I have bestowed upon you, my child, all of the esteem and affection which I had for the dear companion-in-arms of my youth. I have placed in your care what is dearest to me in this world with the assurance that you will be a tender husband to my adored daughter.
Enrique. And to you, my lord (he kisses his hand) a most respectful son.
Padilla. (To the others) Then, gentlemen, it is time for such graybeards as we to leave this impatient youth.—Until tomorrow, my child!
Enrique. Until tomorrow, my father!
While the valets are closing the street door on the last departing guests, Padilla and the other gentlemen go towards the left door, accompanied to the threshold by Enrique. Joana’s women attendants descend the stairway, cross the patio and leave by the door at the right. They meet Enrique coming up. He descends and receives their salutes as they pass, turning toward the stairway to re-ascend after they have disappeared. At that moment all is dark, except the vestibule, the landing-place and the right window. While the women are going out, Zoraya comes out of the vestibule, stops on the landing-place to assure herself that the patio is vacant and motionless awaits Enrique.
Scene Five
Zoraya, Enrique
This scene follows the last sounds of laughter, conversation and music.