Yolanda of Cyprus

Yolanda. Though he is weak, there is within him —

Amaury. That

Which women trust? and you?

[Berengere enters. He turns to her.

Mother?

Berengere. A runner,

A soldier of your troop within the forts

Has come with word.

Amaury (starting). Mother!

Berengere. It is ill news?

I've seen that battle-light in you before.

'Tis of the Saracens? you ride to-night

Into their peril?

Amaury. Come, the word, the word!

Berengere. Only this token.

Amaury. The spur? the spur? (Takes it.) They then

Are landing!

Yolanda. How, Amaury; tell your meaning!

Amaury. The galleys of the Saracens have found

Anchor and land to-night near Keryneia.

My troops are ready and await me —

So I must speed.

Yolanda (with strange terror

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