Zan. I understand you: but you'll wed hereafter,

Alon. Am I to blame in that?

Zan. My lord, I love

[aside.

Alon. Think'st thou, my Zanga, should I ask don Carlos,

Zan. I know, it would.

Alon. But then the cruelty

Zan. Methinks, you are severe upon your friend.

Alon. That is the very reason which forbids it.

Zan. My lord, you know the sad alternative.

Alon. Perish the name! What, sacrifice the fair

[exit.

Zan. Half of my work is done. I must secure

Car. Hope, thou hast told me lies from day to day

[sighs.

Zan. My noble lord,

Car. No hopes. Alvarez has a heart of steel.

Zan. You wanted not to have your heart made tender,

Car. I understand you well. Alonzo loves;

Zan. I dare be sworn you do.

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