Julio. Nay, now I am convinced the letter is yours, since you abuse it: so you may as well confess?
Oliv. Suppose I should, you can't be sure that I do not deceive you.
Julio. True; but there is one point in which I have made a vow not to be deceived; therefore, the preliminary is, that you throw off your veil.
Oliv. My veil!
Julio. Positively! if you reject this article, our negotiation ends.
Oliv. You have no right to offer articles, unless you own yourself conquered.
Julio. I own myself willing to be conquered, and have, therefore, a right to make the best terms I can. Do you accede to the demand?
Oliv. Certainly not.
Julio. You had better.
Oliv. I protest I will not.