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CLARA.
Oh, but what about me, Don Fernando!
FERNANDO
(lets his epée fall, covers his face with his hands and runs to the
window to leap out).
CLARA.
Not there! Do you want to be smashed to pieces?
Quickly, into my prayer chamber!
My husband never goes in there,
Quick, hurry up!
Yes, for your sake.
FERNANDO.
(At the moment the door to the alcove closes behind Fernando, the Count
del Fuente enters by the main door, notices it, and remains standing on the
threshold. Meanwhile Clara has picked up Fernando's rapier, hidden it under the
table and thrown herself into the armchair in front of it. All this happens in an
instant.)
Good evening, Clara!
THE COUNT (walks slowly over to Clara).
CLARA.
Back so soon, my lord?
THE COUNT.
Have I come too early? What? How pale you are,
And how you tremble, Clara. Are you afraid?
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