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And would not be disturb'd. Prevent her coming;
And say I would repose. Go, tell her quickly.
[Exeunt severally.

SCENE III.

Enter Leonora and Mencia, followed by Diego, speaking as they enter.

DIEGO.

It shall be done; I understand you, Madam;

Those lofty plumes must grace the seat of honour,
The chair of Don Henriquez.

LEONORA.

Yes; and the chair of Don Henriquez's wife:

See that they both be graced.

DIEGO.

Never but once,

(Lady, forgive the freedom of my words,)
Never but once before was chair of state
Beneath this roof so crested: years gone by,
When Don Henriquez's father, from the king,
Held in these parts, then threaten'd with commotions,
A regent's power. And then his noble lady,
Although the blood of kings ran in her veins,