My first benefactor, my beloved pupil, my earliest patron, was the same Don Martin Fonseca who seeks this girl with an honest love.

This morning he has visited me, to implore my intercession on his behalf.

Oh, prince! turn not away: thou knowest not half his merit.

Thou knowest not the value of such subjects--men of the old iron race of Spain.

Thou hast a noble and royal heart: be not the rival to the defender of thy crown.