Scene Eleventh
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[A wood near the haunted glen.Ioneshrouded in white glides in and conceals herself among the trees. EnterRienzi.]
Rienzi [looking fearfully about]. 'Tis a wild and lonely spot, and 'tis said strange spirits have been seen to wander here. Why come they not? 'Tis past the hour, and I who stand undaunted when the fiercest battle rages round me, now tremble with strange fear in this dim spot. Shame on thee, Rienzi, there is nought to fear [opens a scroll and reads]. Here are their names, all pledged to see the deed accomplished. 'Tis a goodly list and Constantine must fall when foes like these are round him. [Ioneappears within the glen.
Ha! methought I heard a sound! Nay, 'twas my foolish fancy. Spirits, I defy thee!
Ione. Beware! Beware!
Rienzi. Ye gods, what's that? It was a voice. [Rushes wildly towards the glen, seesIone, drops scroll and dagger.] 'Tis a spirit! The gods preserve me, I will not stay! [Exit in terror.]
[EnterIone.
Ione. Saved! saved! Here are the traitors' names, and here Rienzi's dagger to prove my story true. Now hence with all my speed, no time is to be lost! These to thee, Constantine, and joy unfailing to my own fond heart.
[ExitIone.
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