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 who I am to-night!—Another dangerous man, of whom I must be rid.

Gilbert.Tell me instantly that you have lied like a dastard, and that Jane is not your mistress!

Fabiani.Know you her hand?

[He takes a note from his pocket.

Read this.

[Aside, while convulsively unfolds the paper.

'Tis most important that he go in and seek a quarrel with Jane; that will give my people time to arrive.

Gilbert [reading.]"I shall be alone to-night; you may come."—Malediction! My lord, you have dishonoured my betrothed; you are an infamous scoundrel! Give me satisfaction!

Fabiani [drawing his sword.]With all my heart. Where is your sword?

Gilbert.O rage! to be a man of the people, and wear neither sword nor dagger! Look you, I will lie in wait for you at night, at a street-corner, and I will bury my nails in your throat and kill you, vile knave!

Fabiani.La! la! you are over-violent, my good friend!

Gilbert.Oh! I will be revenged on you, my lord!

Fabiani.You, be revenged on me! You so low, and I so high! You are mad. I defy you.

Gilbert.You defy me?

Fabiani.Yes.

Gilbert.You will see!

Fabiani [aside.]To-morrow's sun must not rise for this man.

[Aloud.]My friend, take my advice and go