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THE SPAGNOLETTO.
FIAMETTA.
The master is awake
And calls for you, signora.
ANNICCA.
Heaven be praised!
[Exit hastily.
FIAMETTA.
Would I had followed my young mistress! Here
I creep about like a scared, guilty thing,
And fancy at each moment they will guess
T was I who led her to the hut. I will confess,
If any sin there be, to Father Clement,
And buy indulgence with her golden chain.
T would burn my throat, the master’s rolling eyes
Would haunt me ever, if I went to wear it.
So, all will yet be well. [Exit.
SCENE VI.
RIBERA’S Room. RIBERA discovered sitting on the couch. He looks old and haggard, but has regained his natural bearing and expression. Enter ANNICCA. She hastens towards him, and kneels beside the couch, kissing him affectionately.
ANNICCA.
Father, you called me ?
