Volume Iv Part 46 (1/2)

_Clar._ 'Twill be too late.

_Ism._ Sister, what think you if I go myself?

_Clar._ You should not be so daring; Besides, I blush to think what strange opinion He'll entertain of me the while.

_Ism._ Do not let that afflict you.

Fetch my Veil, and if _Antonio_ chance to ask for me, Tell him I'm gone to _Laura_. [Ex. _Isab._ Believe me, I will set all strait again.

Enter _Isabella_ with the Veil.

_Clar._ Thou hast more Courage, Girl, than I.

_Ism._ What need is there of much of that, To encounter a gay young Lover, Where I am sure there cannot be much danger?

_Clar._ Well, take your chance, I wish you luck, Sir, For I am e'en as much bent upon Revenge, As thou art upon Marriage.

_Ism._ Come, my Veil, this and the Night Will enough secure me. [Puts on the Veil and goes out.

[Ex. _Clar._ and _Isab._

SCENE V. A Chamber in _Alberto's_ House.

Discovers _Alberto_ and _Antonio_.

_Alb._ Nay, thou shalt see't before thou dost revenge it; In such a case, thy self should be the Witness, She knows not what has past to night between us, Nor should she, if thou couldst contain thy Rage; And that, _Antonio_, you shall promise me: To morrow place thy self behind the Arras, And from thy Eyes thy own Misfortunes know.

--What will not disobliged Pa.s.sion do? [Aside.

_Ant._ I'll hide my Anger in a seeming calm, And what I have to do consult the while, And mask my Vengeance underneath a Smile. [Ex. _Ant._

Enter _Page_.

_Pag._ My Lord, there is without a Lady Desires to speak with you.

_Alb._ Who is't?

_Pag._ I know not, Sir, she's veiled. [Exit _Page_.

Enter _Ismena_ weeping.

_Alb._ Conduct her in.

_Ism._ Oh _Alberto_, _Isabella_ has undone us all!

_Alb._ She weeps, and looks as innocent!

--What mean you, false dissembling _Clarina_?

What, have you borrow'd from Deceit new Charms, And think'st to fool me to a new belief?

_Ism._ How, Sir, can you too be unkind?