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He freely could unfold; and having lost him, Can I intrude upon his private thoughts Like one who would supply a vacant place? His heart, I know it well, would from such boldness Revolt, even with disgust.

Yet Juen's death did seem to move him less Than such dear friendship might have warranted.

It was his custom to restrain his looks When strongly moved, or shun all observation.

And I am now become that humble thing,— A wife shut out from equal confidence!

Have patience, Madam; take it not so deeply.

I would have patience,—

Hush! we 're interrupted.

Don Juen's secretary is arrived, Who brings with him—so has he bid me say— Papers of great importance, which he begs May, and without delay, to Don Henriquez, In presence of due witnesses, be read.