Paolo, turning to Virginia—
'Tis thoughts of you have sped me on my way;
Virginia, dear, I seek your hand to-day.
[Paolo, taking Virginia's hands, looks into her eyes.]
Reflections
Paolo—
Deep in your eyes are glowing
Lights that are soft and true;
While in their centre mirrored
Is the love that I feel for you.
Refrain —
Though but reflections
Mirrored in loving eyes,
Such pretty fancies
Deepen our glad surprise.
Love lights so true and tender,
Framing my picture there,
Rival in warmth and splendour
Flashes from jewels rare.
Virginia—
My love had wildly fluttered to be free,
It beat its wings against the prison bars;
But now I know it yearned but unto thee
Of all beneath the sun and silent stars.
It sought with passion's ardency to reach
Some haven wherein it could welcome rest;
It only needed Cupid's dart to teach,
The goal it sought for was within your breast.
[Paolo encircles Virginia with his arm]
Love's Confidence