Ped. Come, pray be kind, I know you meant to be so when you enter’d here, for these are proper Gentlemen.

Will. But, Sir—perhaps the Lady will not be impos’d upon, she’ll chuse her Man.

Ped. I am better bred, than not to leave her Choice free.

Enter Valeria, and is surprized at the Sight of Don Pedro.

Val. Don Pedro here! there’s no avoiding him. [Aside.

Flor. Valeria! then I’m undone— [Aside.

Val. Oh! have I found you, Sir— [To Pedro, running to him.] —The strangest Accident—if I had breath—to tell it.

Ped. Speak—is Florinda safe? Hellena well?

Val. Ay, ay, Sir—Florinda—is safe—from any fears of you.

Ped. Why, where’s Florinda?—speak.