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. There. [''Enter Don Julian, Don Severo, and Rueda. The two men support Don Julian, who is badly wounded.'']

. Heaven preserve us!

SCENE IX

. Don Julian! my friend, my father, my benefactor! [Hurries excitedly toward him, and speaks brokenly.]

. [Weakly.] Ernest!

. Oh, wretched I!

. Quick, come away.

. Father!

. He is fainting with pain.

. For my sake!

. It is not so.

. Through me—pardon! [Takes Don Julian's hand and bends on one knee before him.]

. No need to ask it, lad. You did your duty, and I did mine.

. A couch. [Loosens his hold of Don Julian, and Pepito takes his place.]

. [Pointing to the bedroom.] Let us carry him in there.

. [Shouting terribly.] Nebreda!

. Let there be an end to folly. Is it your intention to kill him outright?

. [With frenzy.] Folly, oh, we'll see. I have two to avenge now. It is my right. [Rushes down the stage.]

. [Moving to the right.] We'll take him into your 65