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 Gilbert.Yes; on one condition.

The Queen.Later you shall tell me what it is.


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The woman, instantly.

[Exit. places behind a curtain which conceals part of the back of the stage.

Stand there.

[Enter, pale and trembling.

The Queen.Come hither, young woman. Know you who we are?

Jane.Yes, your Majesty.

The Queen.Know you who the man is who seduced you?

Jane.Yes, your Majesty.

The Queen.He deceived you. He represented himself as a gentleman named Amyas Paulet?

Jane.Yes, your Majesty.

The Queen.And you know now that he is Fabiano Fabiani, Earl of Clanbrassil?

Jane.Yes, your Majesty.

The Queen.Last night, when they came and seized you in your house, you had made an assignation with him, you were expecting him?

Jane [clasping her hands.]In Heaven's name, your Majesty!

The Queen.Reply.

Jane [in a faint voice.]Yes.

The Queen.You know that there is no hope—for him or for yourself?

Jane.Only death; that is a hope.