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 my destiny, wherever I may be, I want you always to remain with me, I want you always to be at my side.

. Don Santiago!

. I can never repay you. In these days of trial, you have been the real governor, you, you have taken my place.

. Don Santiago!

. The second bull!

. [To , who remains below] Well, are you satisfied? Do I deserve your confidence, your respect?

. I don't know… You torment me, you… [Trumpets] Ay! What a shock!

. You are nervous.

. I am nervous, I confess it. I don't know how to thank you. You have sacrificed, you are about to sacrifice so much for me—your future, your…

. My future? It is for you to decide. Shall I return to Madrid? Shall I accept the offer of Don Santiago?

. What shall I say?

. A hit! A hit! Ha! A home thrust!

. Josefina!… Bravo! Bravo! Break away! Break away!

. Accept

. I wonder what that fellow is up to?

Curtain