_Maid_. But where, madam, is it you intend to go?
_Don. Clara_. Anywhere to avoid the selfish violence of my mother-in-
law, and Ferdinand's insolent importunity.
_Maid_. Indeed, ma'am, since we have profited by Don Ferdinand's key,
in making our escape, I think we had best find him, if it were only to
thank him.
_Don. Clara_. No--he has offended me exceedingly. [_Retires_].
_Enter_ DONNA LOUISA.
_Don. Louisa_. So I have succeeded in being turned out of doors--but
how shall I find Antonio? I dare not inquire for him, for fear of
being discovered; I would send to my friend Clara, but then I doubt
her prudery would condemn me.
_Maid_. Then suppose, ma'am, you were to try if your friend Donna
Louisa would not receive you?
_Don. Clara_. No, her notions of filial duty are so severe, she would
certainly betray me.
_Don. Louisa_. Clara is of a cold temper, and would think this step of
mine highly forward.
_Don. Clara_. Louisa's respect for her father is so great, she would
not credit the unkindness of mine.
[DONNA LOUISA _turns and sees_ DONNA CLARA _and_ MAID.]
_Don. Louisa_. Ha! who are those? sure one is Clara--if it be, I'll
trust her. Clara! [_Advances_.]
_Don. Clara_. Louisa! and in masquerade too!
_Don.
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