Pardon me.
You would not have me claim so speedily
A wife’s obedience! Now, at least, her will
Shall rule herself and me!
Veniero.
Oh! you will be
A proper husband! Who begins by bending
His neck to greet the yoke—henceforth must wear it!
(Foscarini enters, masked, and remains at the back of the scene, watching Teresa.)
Contarini.