Vittia. Again unshameful? No; one thing
Alone would serve you. That I must not bring
My tongue to falter.

Amaury. Be it so.

Vittia. And yet ...

(He has turned away.)

My lord, my lord, I will!
Will ... for you suffer!
Will, though indelicacy seem to soil
What bloom I boasted.
Let her think ... let her,
But for to-day,
That you, for she's aware of my affection,
Have chosen—to wed me.

Amaury. You!

Vittia. For to-day.
To-morrow I return to Venice, then—
Denial.

Amaury (moved). Lady—?

Vittia. Yes.

Amaury. This is most kind.