Act Five

A room in the Royal Palace, separated by an iron grating from a large courtyard in which Guards walk up and down Scene One Carlos sitting at a table, his head resting on his arms, as if he were asleep. In the background, a few Officers locked in with him. Marquis Posa enters quietly and speaks with the Officers, who remove themselves. He approaches Carlos, who is unaware, and observes him silently and sadly. He finally makes a motion that rouses Carlos. CARLOS (stands up, notices the Marquis,.