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Yolanda of Cyprus

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2017
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Vittia. You see, none.

Yolanda. Ah, for sceptre and for might

Then to compel you.

Vittia. Still, there is none.

Yolanda. None…

[Sinks to a seat in despair.

Yet could I think!

Hassan. Lady Yolanda —

[Advances.

Yolanda. Were

My brain less weary!

Hassan. Lady Yolanda —

Yolanda. Well?

Hassan. There is a means – a might.

Yolanda. Well?

[Is half heedless.

Hassan. To compel her.

Yolanda. To … what?

Hassan. If you will dare it.

Yolanda. Will – ?

[Rises.

Hassan. I swear.

Yolanda. Your thought! I have no fear.

Hassan. Then … let me but

Seize her and shut her fast an hour within

The leprous keep, and she shall write whate'er

You order; then upon a vessel quick

Be sent to Venice whence she came.

Camarin. Mad! mad!

Venice would rise!

Hassan. And Cyprus, to be free! —

But 'tis not, lady! and lord Renier

Shall have a letter of her guile and flight.

Venture it, venture!

Yolanda (after a long pause). If it can be done,

It shall be.

Hassan. Ah!

Yolanda. And must be.

Vittia. Fools, to me!

[She stands defensive, as Hassan prepares to close in.

Yolanda. Quickly, and take her.

Hassan. Now.

Camarin (with sudden horror). No!.. Sateless God!

[His eyes are fixed on the balcony. All look, appalled. For slowly down the steps comes Renier following Berengere, whose eyes turn back in fluttering trance upon him.

Yolanda. Ah! … he will kill her! Stop, my lord! mother!

Lord Renier!

[Runs; takes Berengere in her arms.

Cold is she, stony pale,

And sinking!.. Go away from her, go, go!

Renier. No … she shall tell me.
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