Orlandino
Who?
Rosins
— Who is speaking to the Duke
Now, he goes and speaks!
now?
Orlandino
Silvio Cosini, his private Secretary.
Rosina
(to herself)
Oh, but if his words only had the power to mail him to the
ground.
(to Orlandino)
Did you see her -- the Duchess -- my sister?
Orlandino
I had the great honor to sit opposite her at the feast.
Rosina
Was she beautiful?
Orlandino
No one dare ask this of one who love's Rosina.
Rosins
Tell me, Orlandino --
Orlandino
Rosina?
Rosina
Where is the Eedroom of the Duchess?
Orlandino
(pointing to the left)
It lies in that laing,
Rosina
Yonder?
Orlandine,
Yes. The small steps opposite the spring lead up to it.
Rosina
(strangely)
Not there?
(point to R.)
Orlandino
No.