ELV. We may flatter ourselves that our expectations will be realized,
but I am afraid my brother will owe Don Silvio too heavy a debt.

[Footnote: Donna Elvira is afraid that Don Alphonso will owe Don Silvio
a debt so heavy, that he will only be able to repay it by the gift of
her hand.]

ALV. But, Madam, is it not strange that, notwithstanding the storm which
the usurper of your throne hears growling over his head, all the advices
from Leon agree that he is going to marry the Countess Inez?

ELV. By allying himself to the high-born maiden, he hopes to obtain the
support of her powerful family. I am rather uneasy that of late I have
heard nothing of her. But she has always shown an inveterate dislike to
that tyrant.

EL. Feelings of honour and tenderness will cause her to refuse the
marriage they urge upon her, for...

ALV. The Prince is coming here.




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


GARC. I come, Madam to rejoice with you in the good tidings you have
just heard. Your brother, who threatens a tyrant stained with crimes,