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But remember

Who 'twas that did it, I am thanked enough.

I'll pray for you after my father—hark!

They come!

Two strangers who crave instant speech

Of the Count Malatesta.

And I should see your father?

Then you know him?

Yes.

And his business—occupations?

[Sadly.] 'T is more than I do, sir, that am his child.

I do not even know his name.

What he

Keeps secret from you 't is not mine to tell;

'T were well you should not question him too closely;

He shall learn you are safe.

And tell him, too,

That 't was you saved me, sir. Promise me that! [Enter, L.