In a fortification in Milan, Antonio and Delio are talking about Antonio's plan to frighten the Cardinal in his room that night. As they talk, an Echo begins repeating Antonio's words, even seeming to counsel him with his own words. Delio tells Antonio he should not go on his dangerous errand, but Antonio insists he will risk all rather than continuing to live "by halves," in hiding. Delio promises to fetch Antonio's son and come soon to support him.
The Echo in this scene can be read as a contrived device to reinforce Delio's wise counsel to Antonio not to go to the Cardinal's chamber that night. Alternatively, it can be read as Bosola's anonymous attempt to protect Antonio, especially since.....
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