This glimmering longer. Now that gush of rain
Has blotted all my view with crossing lights.
'Tis no use waiting here. I must cross over,
And take my stand in the corner by the door.
But if he comes while I go down the stairs,
And I not see? To make sure, I'll go gently
Up the stair to the landing by her door.

[_He goes quickly toward the door_.]

_Hostess (opening the door and looking in_).
If you please, sir--

[_He hurries past_]

The devil's in the man!



SCENE VII.--_The landing_.

_Voice within_.
If you scream, I must muffle you.

_Julian (rushing up the stair_).
He _is_ there!
His hand is on her mouth! She tries to scream!

[_Flinging the door open, as_ NEMBRONI _springs
forward on the other side_.]