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Is wont to sleep! Has he been here of late?

'Tis said he has been here; for me, I know not.

Surely he heard my words; yet calm and silent! No further question following my reply! Fool that I was to be so much afraid, Since he regards it lightly.

Where is thy lady?

She gives directions in the pillar'd hall; At least I left her there a short time since.

Go, see, and bring me word.[Exit. Question a youth—a menial—any one, Of what regards the honour of my wife! I married her in the full confidence That she possess'd all good and noble virtues Which should become a brave Castilian's wife, And from herself alone will I be certified