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134 Lucia I mean both. (Manner changing.) Oh, Prince, you promised—I have your word that you would be guided in this by me.

Medici (Unbending.) I was in haste to see the picture

Lucia But too great haste——

Medici (Ignoring her interruption.) For he is, I swear truly, the man I need—his work, that is to say. (Threateningly.) As once, my Lady, you were the woman that I need- ed. But needs do not last for ever, nor is any indispensable—perhaps.

Lucia (More control.) Oh, give me time, Prince, please. You do not want to lose him. I have your word and trust it. (dna-