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GOMEZ (to Ludoviquo, following Rovani with his eye).

A brave man this, and gives his orders promptly.

LUDOVIQUO.

Ay; brave enough, but rash. Alack the day!

Would that our valiant lord were here himself,
His own fair dame and castle to defend.
Alas! that evil deed ere stain'd his hand,—
If this was so; we'll see his like no more.

HERMIT (going close to Ludoviquo).

Fear not, good man, who lov'st thy hapless Lord;

Give me thine ear. (Whispers to him.)

LUDOVIQUO (aside to Hermit).

Conceal thee in that tower.

HERMIT.

Hush, hush! and come with me: I will convince thee

That what I ask is for thy lady's good.

[Exeunt Hermit, leading off Ludoviquo from Gomez.