Scene III A Corridor in Urrea’s House, With Three Doors in Front
Enter from a side door Violante and Elvira.
Viol. Ask me no more, Elvira; I cannot answer when my thoughts are all locked up where Lope lies.
Elv. And know you where that is? Nearer than you think; there, in my lord your father’s room.
Viol. There! Oh, could I but save him!
Elv. You can at least comfort him.
Viol. Something must be done. Either I will save his life, Elvira, or die with him. Have you the key?
Elv. I have one; my lord has the master-key.
Viol. Yours will do, give it me. I am desperate, Elvira, and in his danger drown my maiden shame; see him I will at least. Do you rest here and give me a warning if a footstep come.
(She enters centre door.)