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Orlandino
many shall go forth, but who shall return? Rosina, who knows,
but that this is the last night which is vouchsafed your loving
Orlandino!
Rosina
Tell me, when the Duke goes throughthe strreets, how many touch
beaters accompany him?
Orlandino
The custom of the Court requires a half doesn, but his Grace,
does not always, I am sorry to say, follow the custom of the
Court. Listen to me, Rosina! I beg of you! My little house
stands ten paces from the Garisenda gate – no doubt you know
it! What young girl in Bologna has not had it pointed out to
her. Will you not take this last opportunity to see the inside
of it? This is my last
wish on earth! think of it, it is a
patriotic deed to sweeten a young hero's last hours. Rosina,
early my limbs shall lie bleacking
perhaps tomorrow morning
on the sans before Bologna’s Gate.
Rosina
Orlandino, if you had not said just that! It is a fearful thought!
I should have to think always of your limbs! No, no, leave me!
would not have the least pleasure! I'll not go to your house.
Orlandino
Heartless one!
On!
Most heartless one!
(Eter FRANCESCO arms)
Chiveluzzi
What do I see -- our young Princesco--and in error!
Orlandino
How fine you look! Aacold warrior!
Good evening, Princesco!
Francesoo (In low tone)
Go way with you! I've no mind to listen to such talk today!
Orlandino
Why? What do you say?
Chiveluzzi
How brave a dagger at one’s side makes one.
Orlandino
One would almost believe you had a heard. What did you say?
Francesco
Did you not understand
Get out! Leave me in peace.
Mrs. Nardi
What is the matter with you, Francesoo? What sort of talk is
this, with which you insult these gentlemen?