ELV. I was very anxious about this letter, I am very much obliged to
you; let the messenger wait.




SCENE V.--DONNA ELVIRA, DON GARCIA, DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA.


ELV. (_Low and aside_). I see already by his looks that this letter
disturbs him. What a wonderfully jealous temper he has! (_Aloud_). What
stops you, Prince, in the midst of your oath.

GARC. I thought you might have some secret together; I was unwilling to
interrupt you.

ELV. It seems to me that you reply in a much altered voice; I see all of
a sudden a certain wildness in your looks; this abrupt change surprises
me. What can be the cause of it? May I know?

GARC. A sudden sickness at heart.

ELV. Such illnesses have often more serious consequences than one
believes; some immediate remedy would be necessary; but, tell me, have
you often such attacks?

GARC. Sometimes.

ELV. Alas, weak-minded Prince! Here, let this writing cure your
distemper; it is nowhere but in the mind.