The wounded gentleman opened his all but closed eyes, and recognising Claudia said, "I see clearly, fair and mistaken lady, that it is thou that hast slain me, a punishment not merited or deserved by my feelings towards thee, for never did I mean to, nor could I, wrong thee in thought or deed."
Abrió los casi cerrados ojos el herido caballero, y, conociendo a Claudia, le dijo: -Bien veo, hermosa y engañada señora, que tú has sido la que me has muerto: pena no merecida ni debida a mis deseos, con los cuales, ni con mis obras, jamás quise ni supe ofenderte.