+Don J.+ Since that unhappy maid, with all her beauty And that high quality, hath made herself Unworthy of your marriage, certainly None but Fernando ever could have pitch'd Upon so noble a thought: but think withal, What difficulties are likely to obstruct it!
+Don J.+ Don Zancho is a man of wit and courage; And though his passion out of doubt be great, Since it hath made him do so wild an action, As that of coming twice into my house After so strange a manner; yet, Fernando, You cannot but imagine such a one Likely to have quite different reflections Upon Elvira's conduct for a wife, From what he has upon it for a mistress: They are two notions very differing. Besides, should the proposal but appear In the least kind to spring from your desire, Whose former commerce with her's not unknown, It were the only way to drive him off Past all recal. I think few have accepted Wives recommended to them by their rival.
+Don F.+ In that y' have reason, I confess; but, Julio, Think of the way; for marry her he must, Or die, and by no other hand but mine.
+Don J.+ [_Pausing._] I am thinking of it, and, I hope, to purpose.[18] What interposer can be found so fit As Blanca in this business, since Don Zancho Has long been her particular acquaintance? And what can be more natural, than for her To take to heart Elvira's chief concernment, Whom he finds here retir'd in her misfortune, As to her surest friends?
+Don F.+ Y' have lighted, cousin, on the only way; And lose no time, I beg you.
+Don J.+ The least that may be; but you must consider In what a predicament I am likely To be with Blanca at present.
+Don F.+ I understand you (since the jealousy You expressed of her); but 'tis to be hoped The peace will not be long a-making.
+Don J.+ You little know her spirit, once inflam'd. But as I'll lose no time, so I'll omit No art to bring her to a temper fit To hear and to advance the proposition.
+Don J.+ [_Turning back to +Fernando+._] I had forgot to tell you that I think It will be necessary that, as soon As I have weather'd Blanca's storm, I make A visit to Don Pedro, to prevent His coming hither to disorder us, Before we have set [all] things right.
+Don F.+ 'Twas not ill thought on: and till you return I shall keep close in your apartment; For Blanca has not seen me, and Elvira Has too great cares upon her to be curious. [_Exeunt._