the outlaw.
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SCENE IV—A room in the castle.
Lady Isabella conversing with Amelia.
L. Isabel. Thou hast described that most deceitful friend. Well, my Amelia, when, at our Prince's court, I met his gaze, he did enquire my wealth and parentage—then sought my hand. His sordid suit rejected, with ill-disguised disdain, he vowed revenge. Alas! I tremble when I think of it; he was Alberto's friend; and, when betrothed to my lamented lord, I met this Oscar, he feigned a deep repentance. I believed and trusted him; that faith hath placed me here. 'Twas him abused my once kind husband's ear, with tales of my untruth; and urged him on, 'till, wrought almost to madness, he threw me from him. On that very night, beneath my casement, came my poor Helvitio. I saw him, as in pensive mood I leant, thinking of my lord's anger. I knew him instantly—my poor, poor brother! He came to hear some tidings of our father. My lord overheard our last few words, and seizing me with
