Aur. But then Benito will be caught, and, being known to be my man, will betray us.
Ben. I hear some in the garden: Sure they are the ladies, that are taken with my melody. To it again, Benito; this time I will absolutely enchant them.
[Fums again.
Aur: He is at it again. Why, Benito, are you mad?
Ben. Ah, madam! are you there? This is such a favour to your poor unworthy servant. [Sings.
But still between kissing Amyntas did say,
Fair Phillis, look up, and you'll turn night to day.
Aur. Come away, you insufferable rascal; the house is up, and will be upon us immediately.
Ben. O gemini, is it you, sir?
Within. This way; follow, follow.
Aur. Leave your scraping and croaking, and step with us into this arbour.
Ben. Scraping and croaking! 'Sfoot, sir, either grant I sing and play to a miracle, or I'll justify my music, though I am caught, and hanged for it.
Enter Mario, and Servants.