HENRIQUEZ: A TRAGEDY.
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He freely could unfold; and having lost him,
Can I intrude upon his private thoughts
Like one who would supply a vacant place?
His heart, I know it well, would from such boldness
Revolt, even with disgust.
LEONORA.
Than such dear friendship might have warranted.
CARLOS.
When strongly moved, or shun all observation.
LEONORA.
A wife shut out from equal confidence!
CARLOS.
LEONORA.
CARLOS.
Enter Blas.
BLAS (to Leonora.)
Who brings with him—so has he bid me say—
Papers of great importance, which he begs
May, and without delay, to Don Henriquez,
In presence of due witnesses, be read.