This Lorenzo is dangerous to your repose; He has already made an impression upon your heart.

'Tis true that I perceive easily that your affection is returned; But what can be the consequences of this attachment?
You are poor and friendless, my Antonia; Lorenzo is the Heir of the Duke of Medina Celi.

Even should Himself mean honourably, his Uncle never will consent to your union; Nor without that Uncle's consent, will I.

By sad experience I know what sorrows She must endure, who marries into a family unwilling to receive her.

Then struggle with your affection: Whatever pains it may cost you, strive to conquer it.