Teodora. For my sake, for his sake—for God's sake!
Ernest. [Despairingly.] You must loathe me to propose such a thing to me. Never!
Teodora. One word only. Are they coming for you now?
Ernest. It is not yet time.
Teodora. Swear it to me.
Ernest. Yes, Teodora. And you—say you don't hate me.
Teodora. Never.
Pepito. [Outside.] Nothing. I must see him.
Ernest. Quickly.
Teodora. Yes. [Hides in the bedroom.]
Pepito. Why do you prevent me?
Ernest. Ah, calumny is working to make the lie truth.
SCENE VIII
Ernest and Pepito, without his hat, exhibiting strong excitement.
Pepito. Go to the devil—I will go in—Ernest.
Ernest. What has happened?
Pepito. I hardly know how to tell you—yet I must
Ernest. Speak.
Pepito. My head is in a whirl. Christ above, who would think
Ernest. Quickly. A clear account of what has happened.
Pepito. What has happened? A great misfortune. Don Julian heard of the duel. He came here to look for you,
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