Mercedes. That will do.
D. Severo. Come, Julian.
D. Julian. Yes, I am going. [Is led away with difficulty between Don Severo and Doña Mercedes, and stops to look back at Teodora and Ernest.]
Mercedes. Quickly, Severo.
D. Julian. Look at them, the traitors! It was only justice—was it not? Say so—at least I believe it.
D. Severo. For God's sake, Julian—well, at any rate, for mine
D. Julian. Yes, for yours, Severo, only for yours. You alone have loved me truly. [Embraces him.]
D. Severo. Yes, yes, it is so.
D. Julian. [Stops at the door and looks back again.] She is crying for him—and does not follow me. Not even a look. She does not see that I am dying—yes, dying.
D. Severo. Julian, Julian!
D. Julian. [On the threshold.] Wait, wait. Dishonour for dishonour. Good-bye, Ernest. [Exeunt Don Julian, Don Severo, and Mercedes.]
SCENE X
Teodora and Ernest. Ernest drops into a chair near the table. Teodora remains standing on the right. Pause.
Ernest. [Aside.] What is the use of loyalty?
Teodora. And what is the use of innocence?
Ernest. Conscience grows dark.
Teodora. Pity, my God! Pity!
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