The time of absence not unhappily,

If I but know the time of his return.

An hour of moonlight yet! Khamma, my mirror!

These curls are ill arranged, this veil too low,--

So,--that is better, careless maids! Withdraw,--

But warn me if your master should appear.

KHAMMA:

Mistress, have no concern; for when we hear

The clatter of his horse along the street,

We'll run this way and lead your dancers down