Sel. (Looking at it).No, no, no!

It is a counterfeit—no, no, Darine!

The punishments of Heaven are merciful. (Takes Ethais’s hand to kiss it; she sees that the ring is not there.)

Oh, Ethais!

Is that the ring with which I plighted thee?

Eth. Ay, that’s the bauble. I have naught to say.

Sel. (To Dar.) It fell from him—where didst thou find it, speak?

Eth. I sold it for a charm that I might have

An arm to flog a lying cur withal;

A traitor devil, whose false breath had blurred