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THE COUNT.<br />

Then lay your hand on this.<br />

Dare you repeat on the body of your Saviour,<br />

That you are faithful to me?<br />

(Aside.)<br />

I am faithful to you!<br />

CLARA (confidently).<br />

I dare say it before your presence, Father!<br />

A word is empty, but saves life and honor.<br />

THE COUNT.<br />

What are you mumbl<strong>in</strong>g? Well then, I am satisfied;<br />

May a dark oblivion cover this scene.<br />

But yet I shall set a warn<strong>in</strong>g sign,<br />

A visible seal on our reconciliation.<br />

(He r<strong>in</strong>gs.)<br />

You look at me? No doubt there is a question<br />

Burn<strong>in</strong>g to get out from those dark, seductive eyes.<br />

What shall we wager? Can't you guess?<br />

Just wait! You will undoubtedly be surprised.<br />

(A servant, the previous.)<br />

THE COUNT.<br />

Is the mason still here <strong>in</strong> the castle,<br />

Whom I ordered to restore<br />

The old columns down <strong>in</strong> the entrance hall?<br />

SERVANT.<br />

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