Scene II Diego Enters in Great Haste, and Extreme Agitation. Rolla Stops on Seeing Him
Rolla. Ha!—Surely I recollect you, my friend!—Were not you also present at my late interview with Alonzo?—Tell me then what has happened since he departed hence?—speak!—instantly speak?
Diego. See, I tremble in every limb. My poor unfortunate master!—Ah, he languishes in chains!
Rolla. And Cora?—Cora?
Diego. Probably shares his fate.—Don Juan must know more, for he was present during the whole scene.
Rolla. Don Juan!—I thank you for mentioning his name!—Where is he?—hasten, hasten to seek him!—Conduct him hither instantly!—I will wait here to receive him.—Begone, I entreat you!—the moments are precious! (Exit Diego) My agony is intolerable!—I am impatient to know all, yet tremble at the thoughts of what I may hear!—I can scarcely breathe for anguish!—Uncle, uncle, where are you? (Going)