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The Hermit is my friend, and I to him—
Rest for the present, eager crowding thoughts!
I must not linger here. [Exit.

SCENE III.

An outer Court of the Castle; an arched Gateway in front with a stone Bench on one side of it.

Enter Ludoviquo, Gauvino, and Pietro, and seat themselves on the bench.

GAUVINO.

The ev'ning breeze will cool us better here.

LUDOVIQUO.

After the sultry day it is refreshing.

PIETRO (to Gauvino).

Well, as I was a-saying to the seneschal,

I wonder that the Count should think of choosing
That noodle Gomez to attend upon him.

GAUVINO.

He has some reason for it, be assured.

LUDOVIQUO.

How so, good Chamberlain?