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 of them—wretches!—They would almost rejoice at my death. No, then I will not die, no, not until I have fulfilled my duty as an honourable man, not before I have brought the question of my madness to an end.

. [Placing a hand upon his arm.] Lorenzo.

. [Turning, recognises him, and retreats angrily.] He!

. Let me introduce one of my best friends, Dr. Bermúdez. [''Pause. Don Lorenzo looks at both strangely.'']

. [In low voice to Dr. Tomás.] You can see the effort he is making to control himself. There can be no doubt that he is vaguely conscious of his condition.

. One of your best friends—one of your best friends

. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] An idea is escaping him, and he is struggling to retain it.

. [Ironically.] Then if he is one of your best friends, your loyalty will be a guarantee of his.

. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] At last he has found the word, but note the unnatural tones of his voice. [Aloud.] I come, Dr. Tomás assures me, to witness a most noble deed.

. And an act of unworthy treason as well.

. Lorenzo!

. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] Let him say what he likes.

. And of an exemplary chastisement.

. [Aside to Dr. Tomás.] It is very serious, my friend, very serious.

. [To Dr. Tomás.] Call everybody, every- 187