Uzeda by a word can procure thy release.

The duke knows and trusts me.

Shall I be commissioned to acquaint him with thy arrest, and entreat his intercession with Philip ?" "You give me new life! But not an hour is to be lost; this night--this day-oh, Mother of Mercy! what image have you conjured up! fly to Uzeda, if you would save my very reason.

I myself have scarcely seen him since my boyhood--Lerma forbade me seek his friendship.

But I am of his race--his blood." "Be cheered, I shall see the duke to-day.