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. Lorenzo!

. Forgive me.

. [Tragically.] You accuse me of having committed an infamy?

. I have not said it.

. [In stifled voice.] But it was for your sake—for your sake, my son. [Don Lorenzo remains silent and gloomy, not looking toward his mother.] My God, I did it for his sake, and this is how he repays me! Lorenzo!

. Wrong may not prevail. The work of iniquity must fall into ruins beneath its own weight. My sacrifice will serve to wipe out your sin.

. Lorenzo! [Don Lorenzo draws her to the light and places the letter in her hand, obliging her to read it.]

. What does it say there?

. [Sits down and reads with difficulty.] 'Forgive me, and may God inspire you.'

. Well, mother, I have forgiven her, and prayed to Heaven for inspiration. Your entreaties are vain.

SCENE VII

Juana, Don Lorenzo, Doña Ángela enters door R.

. [Standing in doorway.] Lorenzo, Inés wants you.

. My daughter! I am coming. Excuse me, mother. I will return instantly.

. [Detains him and speaks softly.] Now I know that you despise me; now I know that you hate me.

. Mother! 154