And that so keenWould the engulphing waves
Had fifty fathom deep entombed him!
Bast. Speak not so loud: pass on; we are within
The observation of a prying household,
Pass on, and presently I'll bring you notice
Of what you would. I pray you, stop not here!
[Exeunt Ul. and Bast, while Gar. and Page come from their concealment.
Page. He would have chid me shrewdly.
Gar. He is, indeed, an angry, ruthless man,
And Bastiani no slight task will have
To keep his wrath from mischief. To the legate
I'll hie me straight, and ask his better counsel:
So fare thee well, sweet child.
Page. Nay, take me with you; I'm afraid to stay.
I can my prayers and an Ave-Maria say,
The legate will not chide me.
Gar. Nay, stay behind; thou art secure, poor elph!
I'll soon return again.[Exeunt.
SCENE III.
The Apartment of Terentia: Ermingard and Aurora are discovered with Terentia, who is withdrawn to a distance from them. Ermingard is seated with his body thrown back, and his face covered with both his hands, while
