Thus she shall see herself
avenged! I must attempt a deed of daring, and with my own hand give to
Mauregat that death he so justly deserves. My boldness will forestall
the blow with which Castile openly threatens him. With my last breath, I
shall have the pleasure of depriving my rival of performing such a
glorious deed.
ALV. So great a service, my Lord, may perhaps obliterate all remembrance
of your offence; but to risk....
GARC. Let me fulfil my duty, and strive to make my despair aid in this
noble attempt.
ACT V.
SCENE I.--DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA.
ALV. No, never was anyone more astonished. He had just planned that
lofty undertaking; inspired by despair, he was all anxiety to kill
Mauregat; eager to show his courage, and to reap the advantage of this
lawful deed; to endeavour to obtain his pardon, and prevent the
mortification of seeing his rival share his glory. As he was leaving
these walls, a too accurate report brought him the sad tidings, that the
very rival whom he wished to forestall had already gained the honour he
hoped to acquire: had anticipated him, in slaying the traitor, and urged
the appearance of Don Alphonso, who will reap the fruits of Don Silvio's
prompt success, and come to fetch the Princess, his sister.
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