Between himself and Donna Mencia,
The sister of your wife; to whom by stealth,
The Lady being somewhat disinclined,
He has of late made frequent visits; hoping
Last night, with her consent, to have surprised you,
When as a masquer he should join the guests,
By asking from your love a brother's blessing.
(Henriquez falls back into his chairs uttering a deep groan.)
LEONORA (rushing to him in great alarm).
The hand of death is on him.
CARLOS.
Be not alarm'd; he will recover presently.
(Diego, coming forward, speaks aside to Leonora.)
DIEGO.
When he recovers.
LEONORA (aside).
Alone with him! I know not what thou mean'st.
DIEGO (speaking to her aloud).
When press'd by grief; I've seen him so before.
And when the fit goes off, I've known him also