18.
Capponij
Well, Vittorino, when are you to be married?
( Young men, some in full uniform, others with wespons,
Eccompanied by young girls pass across the stage. Caughing.)
Basini
Many are marrling to-day, even without the Cardinal!
Vittorino
What do you mean,Basinit
With received anxiety to Rosina.)
Where is Beatrice?
Basini
Beatrice--perhaps she has thrown herself into his arms already!
Vittorino
Whose arms?
Basini
The Duke's!
Vittorino
You're mad, Basini! Why should she throw herself into the
Duke's arms?
Basini
Isn't she the most beautiful girl in Bologna?
Vitterino
What are you talking about? What does that mean?
Capponi
That means, that the Duke will to-night take the most beautiful
girl in Bologna to his palace.
Vittorino
Stunned at first,then laughing.)
What ronsense! Who says anything like that? Who thinks it is true?
Rosina
It is true! It is true! Don't you see,we are all waiting for
him to present ourselves!
Vittorino
(Screami g.)
Rosina!
(All go to back of stage)
Capponi
The are these fine people?