We can therefore leave town earlier. I go to give orders to my people, and shall return immediately. Emilia will, in the meantime, get ready.

CLAUDIA.

May I feel quite at ease, my lord?

APPIANI.

Perfectly so, dear Madam. (Exeunt severally.)

ACT III.

Scene, an apartment in the Prince's country palace.

Scene I.

Enter Prince and Marinelli.

MARINELLI.