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CARLOS.

Come, we lose time; we must begin our journey

To reach the town by close of clay, Henriquez
Being intent to gain a royal audience
Before the sitting of to-morrow's court.

[Exeunt all but Diego, to whom enters Leonora, with something in her hand

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LEONORA.

My good Diego, hie thee to the gate;

And ere thy master mount, give him this scarf,
These gloves too, and his signet, which, in haste,
He left behind. (Giving them to him.)
He has forbidden me to follow him,
And he must be obeyed.

DIEGO.

He shall receive them.

LEONORA.

How look'd Antonio when they led him forth?

Greatly dejected?

DIEGO.

No; he bears it stoutly.

LEONORA.

Asserting still that he is innocent?

DIEGO.

Ay, ay; but every villain does the same.

Does not my Lord believe that he is guilty?