El Capitan, Act II: “Comrades, I am honored”
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
Comrades, I am honored. Furthermore, I feel myself entitled to the honor of your adulation. Sentry! Bring out the prisoner. He needs to be exercised. Bring the prisoner here!
[POZZO is led out.]
So, Don Medigua, I trust your cell is comfortable.
[Aside.]
What's the problem, Pozzo? You seem nervous!
[POZZO, spoken]
Your Excellency!
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
Hush! No nicknames!
[Aside.]
What seems to be the trouble?
[POZZO, spoken]
I don't know. I don't feel safe!
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
I'm taking all the chances here, Pozzo. You always were a selfish wretch!
[POZZO, spoken]
Oh, I fully appreciate everything you've done for me.
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
Look, I'll be with you in the stretch. I mean, near you at the finish.
[Aloud.]
Oh, take him away. Take him away! Vaya con Dios
[ESTRELDA, spoken]
Capitan!
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
Eh? Going to a... wedding, dear?
[ESTRELDA, spoken]
Ours!
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken]
Ours? Impossible!
[ESTRELDA, spoken]
Papa has commanded me to wed you and... I am a dutiful daughter.
[DON MEDIGUA, spoken, aside]
Trapped by the concept of filial responsibility!