And when she even invited thee to speak,

Most rudely thou wert silent?

Alb. Be calm, Antonio, I confess my error,

And hate that Virtue taught me to deceive thee;

—Here, take my Hand,—

I’ll serve you in good earnest.

Ant. And now I do believe thee,

Go—thou shalt lose no time, I must away,

My Soul’s in torment, till I am confirm’d

Of my Clarina’s Virtue;