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(Gladly to .) Now it is clear: it is a blest relief! My good Diego, faithful, kind, old friend; Even for the love which thou dost bear thy lord, I call thee friend;—it is a blest relief. (Taking his hand.) It comes upon my heart,—a loaded heart, That was with horror press'd, and brings these tears.

God bless you, lady! Had I sooner known The steady truth and kindness of your nature, It had been well, for I have been perverse; But henceforth I will curb all wayward thoughts, And honour you as Don Henriquez's wife, And worthy so to be.

Cease, friend; all thy perverseness is forgotten.

In a good time thou comest, my noble friend.

How's this? Strange joy has lightened up your eyes, Unsuited to these hours of sable sadness.

We have discovered Juen's murderer.