HENRIQUEZ: A TRAGEDY.
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And would not be disturb'd. Prevent her coming;
And say I would repose. Go, tell her quickly.
[Exeunt severally.
SCENE III.
Enter Leonora and Mencia, followed by Diego, speaking as they enter.
DIEGO.
Those lofty plumes must grace the seat of honour,
The chair of Don Henriquez.
LEONORA.
See that they both be graced.
DIEGO.
(Lady, forgive the freedom of my words,)
Never but once before was chair of state
Beneath this roof so crested: years gone by,
When Don Henriquez's father, from the king,
Held in these parts, then threaten'd with commotions,
A regent's power. And then his noble lady,
Although the blood of kings ran in her veins,