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 friendship; we are so humble that we crave the sympathy of any man, and hunger and starve for pity and pardon. Do you know why I believe you have come to me for the truth? You do not doubt Gonzalo, the one that you doubt is yourself. You are afraid that he may not be as you would have him, because you would not have him however he may be. The bell is ringing… My friends are here, and he will be with them. Will you stay? You have time to hide. Or will you go without being seen? Do you prefer to listen? Or will you let your heart speak?

. No, I should rather not know; I don't wish to hear. Can I slip out without being seen?

. Yes, come this way. Follow me.

. The gentlemen are in the billiard-room. I asked them to wait.

. No, show them here. [To ] Are you sure? There is still time.

. No… Am I making a mistake?

. A very wise one.

Curtain