Ernest. Yes, I.
Severo. For her?
Ernest. For her.
Teodora. That will do. Hush! [She points in terror to Don Julian's door. Ernest releases Don Severo, who rises and moves backward. Teodora retreats and forms with Ernest a group in the background.]
SCENE IX
Teodora, Ernest, Don Severo. Afterwards Don Julian and Doña Mercedes.
D. Julian. [Inside.] Let me go.
Mercedes. [Inside.] No. You must not.
D. Julian. It is they. Don't you hear them?
Teodora. [To Ernest.] Go.
Severo. [To Ernest.] Avenged!
Ernest. I don't deny it. [Enter Don Julian, pale and dying, leaning on Doña Mercedes' arm. Don Severo stations himself on the right, Ernest and Teodora remain in the background.]
D. Julian. Together! Where are they going? Who detains them here? Away with you, traitors. [Wants to rush at them, but strength fails him, and he staggers back.]
Severo. [Hurrying to his assistance.] No, no.
D. Julian. Severo, they deceived me—they lied to me—the miserable pair! [While he speaks Don Severo and Doña Mercedes lead him to the arm-chair.] There, look at them—both—she and Ernest! Why are they together?
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