15.
Ereole
'T'is but his humor, as he says,
And it will be dispelled within the instant.
cosini
Then shall I wait a better answer. Put your
Refusal to me on a firmer footing.
I can not take such words back to the Duke.
If oneernies him, what he oommands,
Even as Bentvoglio learned, will he,much less,
Dare he refuse a gratious wish;
In good times not, certainly not in these,
Since every yes and no is a sign,
Which means more than is realized.
Filippo
Very true.
(Dim tolling of bells heardfrom the tower.)
Agostino
What is that signal? Does it Ihrald danger?
Ercole
It sounds from all the towards.
Agostino
Like death bells tolling.
Denosini
They are such.
Ercole
I never heard them so laud,
Agostino
Except once, when the Duke's mother died.
cosini
And know we not to-day for whom they toll?
Agostino
( Comprehending.)
The Countess body, is being taken to the sault.
Cesini
At this hour?