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ELV. This letter, Eliza, shall not be employed for such a purpose. It
will be better to tell him what I think of his conduct. When we favor a
lover by writing to him, we leave in his hands too flagrant proofs of
our inclination. Therefore take care that that letter is not delivered
to the Prince.
EL. Your will is law; yet I cannot help wondering that Heaven has made
people's minds so unlike, and that what some consider an insult should
be viewed with a different eye by others. As for me I should think
myself very fortunate if I had a lover who could be jealous, for his
uneasiness would give me satisfaction. That which often vexes me is to
see Don Alvarez give himself no concern about me.
ELV. We did not think he was so near us. Here he comes.
SCENE II.--DONNA ELVIRA, DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA.
ELV. Your return surprises me. What tidings do you bring? Is Don
Alphonso coming, and when may we expect him?
ALV. Yes, Madam; the time has arrived when your brother, brought up in
Castile, will get his own again. Hitherto, the cautious Don Louis, to
whom the late King, on his death-bed, entrusted the care of Don
Alphonso, has concealed his rank from every one, in order to save him
from the fury of the traitor Mauregat.
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