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Rodrigo visits Chimène to bid her “a last adieu” (40). He declares that he plans not to defend himself against Sancho because he wants to die as just punishment for having killed Chimène’s father. Chimène tells Rodrigo that if he lets Sancho conquer him, he will hurt his own honor and reputation. Rodrigo replies that his reputation as a warrior is secure and that his death would prove his love for Chimène. Chimène pleads with Rodrigo to defend himself so as to save her from having to marry Sancho, “the object of my aversion” (42).
Alone, the Infanta reflects on her conflicted feelings for Rodrigo. Although Rodrigo has made himself worthy of the Infanta by his deeds, he is still socially beneath her and known to love Chimène: “He is worthy of me, but he belongs to Chimène” (42). The Infanta concludes that Rodrigo and Chimène belong together because “destiny has allowed that love should continue even between two enemies” (43).
Leonora tells the Infanta that whatever the outcome of the fight may be, the Infanta will be able to forget about Rodrigo and at last be at peace.
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