Double Falsehood
Act II, Scene 4
Another prospect of Don Bernard’s house.
Leonora
1 - 13
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How tediously I’ve waited at the window,
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Yet know not one that passes. Should I trust
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My letter to a stranger, whom I think
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To bear an honest face, (in which sometimes
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We fancy we are wond’rous skillful) then
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I might be much deceiv’d. This late example
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Of base Henriquez, bleeding in me now,
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From each good aspect takes away my trust:
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For his face seem’d to promise truth and honor.
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Since nature’s gifts in noblest forms deceive,
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Be happy you, that want ’em!—Here comes one;
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I’ve seen him, though I know him not; he has
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An honest face too—that’s no matter. Sir!—
Leonora
15 - 17
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As you were of a virtuous matron born,
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(There is no doubt, you are) I do conjure you
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Grant me one boon. Say, do you know me, sir?
Citizen
18
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Ay, Leonora, and your worthy father.
Leonora
19 - 23
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I have not time to press the suit I’ve to you
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With many words; nay, I should want the words,
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Though I had leisure: but for love of justice,
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And as you pity misery—but I wander
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Wide from my subject. Know you Julio, sir?
Citizen
24
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Yes, very well; and love him too, as well.
Leonora
25 - 30
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Oh, there an angel spake! Then I conjure you,
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Convey this paper to him: and believe me,
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You do heav’n service in’t, and shall have cause
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Not to repent your pains. I know not what
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Your fortune is;—pardon me, gentle sir,
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That I am bold to offer this.
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Throws down a purse with money.
Don Bernard
31
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Within.
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Leonora.—
Leonora
32 - 33
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I trust to you; heav’n put it in your heart
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To work me some relief.
Citizen
34 - 36
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Doubt it not, lady. You have mov’d me so,
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That though a thousand dangers barr’d my way,
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I’d dare ’em all to serve you.
Leonora
37
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Thanks from a richer hand than mine requite you!
Don Bernard
38
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Within.
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Why, daughter—
Leonora
39 - 40
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I come:—Oh, Julio, feel but half my grief,
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and thou wilt outfly time to bring relief.
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Exit Leonora from the window.
