GARC. No, Don Alvarez, my death is necessary. No pains, no arguments
shall turn me from it; yet my approaching end must do some signal
service to the Princess. Animated by this noble desire, I will seek some
glorious means of quitting life; perform some mighty deed worthy of my
love, so that in expiring for her sake she may pity me, and say, it was
excess of love that was my sole offence. Thus she shall see herself
avenged! I must attempt a deed of daring, and with my own hand give to
Mauregat that death he so justly deserves. My boldness will forestall
the blow with which Castile openly threatens him. With my last breath, I
shall have the pleasure of depriving my rival of performing such a
glorious deed.

ALV. So great a service, my Lord, may perhaps obliterate all remembrance
of your offence; but to risk....

GARC. Let me fulfil my duty, and strive to make my despair aid in this
noble attempt.




ACT V.

SCENE I.--DON ALVAREZ, ELIZA.


ALV. No, never was anyone more astonished. He had just planned that
lofty undertaking; inspired by despair, he was all anxiety to kill
Mauregat; eager to show his courage, and to reap the advantage of this
lawful deed; to endeavour to obtain his pardon, and prevent the