SIAM IU2D,

Act Ill'

118

Manuel. ■’Tis impossible;

lie is most private , and must not lie tliusIntruded on.

Abbot. Upon myself I take

TJie forfeit of my fault, if fault there be —But I must see him.

Ilea. Thou hast seen him once

This eve already.

Abbot. Herman! I command thee,

Knock, and apprize the Count of my approach-

111-r. We dare not.

Abbot. Then it seems I must be heraldOf my own purpose.

M.iscn.. Reverend father, stop "

I pray you pause.

Abbot. Why so?

Man (jet.. But step this way

And I will tell you further.

[Exeunt.