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GUZMAN.

But dost thou think he spake unfeignedly?

PIETRO.

Why should he feign with her who gave him birth?

She was a woman of good parts, well taught,
Sober, and wise.

GUZMAN.

And yet it might be so.

PIETRO.

I cannot tell; for now, as I remember.

His love for Donna Laura none suspected
Till he was found at midnight in the vault
Lamenting o'er her grave.
'Twas said that many a night a sheeted spectre
Haunted the spot: that spectre was Romiero.

GUZMAN.

It might be so; and yet he is not close,

Concealing what he feels, but with his friends
Free and confiding.

PIETRO.

Yes, St. Lawrence bless him!

His thoughts must have their vent; but yet I say.
And know it well, none did suspect his love
Till he was found lamenting o'er her grave.
Ah! many a cheerful face hides careful heart!
This is a saying well approved by all.
For sound experience teaches many things,