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Andrea
Forever!
Filippo
Yes. Co that way, through the garden.
Andrea
Filippo!
Filippo
And beg of you,
Shall I knew to you?
That you my name, and every word that I have said, forget?
Andrea
So be it!
(exit by terrace, Filippo Closes the gate.)
Beatrice
(still far away)
Filippo!
(Filippo open door R. She seems further off)
Is this the place? I went astray, but here I am at last!
(Etiter Beatrice in a white dress, with a white lace
veil over hear head)
Why did you let me stay so long?
Filippo
(amazed)
Beatrice, you here?
Art thou, the bridge of Bologna's Duke?
Beatrice
I am.
Filippo
And thou art here with me?
Beatrice
tis so —
You see,
Will you not take me in your arms! Brief
Is the time allowed us, oh my belonged!
Filippo
(drawing back)
Away! A dark veil covers you! Which