He flew to your assistance at the first intelligence. He is highly incensed that such a crime should have been committed so near to his villa, nay, almost before his eyes. He has sent in search of the villains, and if they be seized, their punishment will be most severe. EMILIA. The Prince!--Where am I then? MARINELLI. At Dosalo, the Prince's villa. EMILIA. How strange!--And you think he will soon arrive?--But with my mother too? MARINELLI. Here he is, already. Scene V. _The_ Prince, Emilia, _and_ Marinelli. PRINCE. Where is she? Where is she?--We have sought you everywhere, dear lady.--You are well, I hope? Now, all is well. The Count and your mother---- EMILIA. Oh, your Highness! Where are they? Where is my mother? PRINCE. Not far off, close at hand. EMILIA. Heavens! In what a situation shall I perhaps find one or other of them! For your Highness conceals from me--I perceive---- PRINCE. I conceal nothing, be assured. Lean on my arm, and accompany me to them without fear. EMILIA (_irresolute_). But--if they be not wounded--if my suspicions be not true--why are they not already here? PRINCE. Hasten then, that all these sad apprehensions may at once be banished. EMILIA. What shall I do? (_wrings her hands_). PRINCE. How, dear lady! Can you harbour any suspicion against me? EMILIA (_falls at his feet_). On my knees I entreat you---- PRINCE (_raising her_).