The Duke's character changed very dramatically in lines [45-47] because you learn that the duke pretty much has control over who, or whatever he pleases. First off, you can gather the information in line [45] “This grew, [and] I gave commands, Then all smiles stopped together” so you can come to the conclusion that the Duke had either send the Duchess away, or in worse case, the Duke had her killed. We learn in this line, that the Duke's view of himself, and others, as very narcissistic, and unsensible in a sort. Also, the duke in lines [46-47] “There she stands, as if alive.” The Duke is trying to be manipulative, he, the Duke, is trying to be somewhat cunning to the Count. The Duke wants to “pretend” to have loved the Duchess. This way the
