ZORADA.
Thou shalt be told the truth a few hours hence;
Then, to that time, detest me as thou wilt.
But spare my life.
Re-enter Sebastian, while Romiero has, in his rage, strode to the front of the stage. Zorada, uttering a shriek, runs to her father, and throws her veil over his face, endeavouring to push him back.
SEBASTIAN.
I heard his stormy voice, and could not leave thee.
(Romiero turns round, and, running furiously at them, stabs Zorada in aiming at Sebastian, Guzman, who enters in alarm, followed by Maurice and Beatrice, endeavouring, in vain, to prevent him.)
GUZMAN.
ZORADA (still clinging round her father).
I'll cling to him; within my dying grasp
I'll hold him safe: thou wilt not kill him there.
(Sinking to the ground, while the veil drops from the face of Sebastian.)
