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 The more so, as his conscience fain acquits him Of guilt incurred for purposes of State. But, Lady Bradburn, are you ready now Your secret to reveal? [Who all this time has been lying as in a swoon.]

[Faintly.] I will, I will! That is a word as pleases me to hear, And proves that Reason, from her seat dethroned By momentary self-forgetfulness In visionary illusions, has resumed Her wonted place and wields again her power; To tell the truth, it is what I expected When I came hither, for I know too well The practical and innate common-sense Of all that hail from the United States. [He bows to lift Elsie up. She, in the act of rising, with a quick move, draws the sword-blade from Santa Anna's scabbard, and raises it on high, while Santa Anna, covering his eyes with his hands, reels back in utter dismay.] [With the utmost contempt.] Thou knowest, tyrant.?

[Triumphantly.] No, thou knowest !