Someone turned out the lights. He
couldn't have given Arabella a rendez-vous here?
Bramble (aside)
If Arabella agrees, I will marry her, in spite of the Countess. I've
only to take her away secretly. But, what's happening?
Widow
It's Desmond, waiting for Arabella!
Bramble
Arabella is following me. How lucky I am, that she's promised to marry
me. Ah!
Widow
How he sighs for her. The little traitor!
Bramble
It's Arabella who's looking for me. Here I am.
Widow
The resemblance of their voices always astonishes me. How I love one
and hate the other.
Bramble
Am I the one you're looking for?
Widow
His voice makes me tremble-- But, I am crazy--it's Desmond's voice
that sounds like that. I'll pretend to be Arabella. I've come to our
rendez-vous, my dear, Desmond.
Bramble
Desmond--what, is it Desmond you come to see, after having promised
never to be with anyone but me?
Widow
Ah! It's the true raging voice of my husband.
Bramble
Ingrate! Liar!
Widow
His ghost reproaches me.
Bramble
To betray me thus.
Widow
His ghost returns. Let's get out of here! (runs and falls into a
chair) My legs have betrayed me! Let me call for help. Ah! My voice
fails me.
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