She opens the street door quickly to go out and recoils on seeing Cardenos standing motionless on the threshold.
Scene Six
The same persons, Cardenos
Zoraya. (Frightened) Cardenos!
She goes to the left.
Enrique. Cardenos here!—at this hour!
Cardenos. (Entering) I am not more surprised to see you myself, Don Enrique, than to find you in such company.
Enrique. (Who places himself quickly between Cardenos and the door, which he fastens) Is that advice, or a threat?
Cardenos. (Coldly) Neither one nor the other!—I am here by order of the Holy-Office to arrest this woman (movement by Enrique to rejoin and protect Zoraya) who practises sorcery.
Zoraya. That is false!