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no, not Matilda: Isabella; when did Isabella first become acquainted with this Theodore? Virgin Mary! said Bianca, how should I know? Thou dost know; said Manfred; and I must know; I will—Lord! your Highness is not jealous of young Theodore! said Bianca—jealous! no, no: Why should I be jealous?—perhaps I mean to unite them—if I were sure Isabella would have no repugnance—repugnance! no, I'll warrant her; said Bianca; he is as comely a youth as ever trod on Christian ground: We are all in love with him, there is not a soul in the castle, but would be rejoiced to have him for our Prince—I mean, when it shall please heaven to call your Highness to itself—indeed! said Manfred, has it gone so far! oh! this cursed Friar!—but I must not lose time—go, Bianca, attend Isabella; but I charge thee, not a word of what has passed. Find out how she is affected towards Theodore: bring me good news, and that ring has a companion. Wait at the foot of the winding stair-case:
