DAR. A singular man, but not sharp enough to catch me napping. (enter several Spanish merchants.)
1st MER. It is long before the hour. (looks at his watch.)
2nd MER. What of it? There are many things to discuss. (enter Marquis d’Acosta and several merchants.)
MARQ. What, here already!
3d MER. Your watch is slow.
MARQ. (he and all look at their watches.) Half past one.
2nd MER. Twenty-five to two.
1st MER. We Spanish merchants have been so particularly warred upon that I had despaired of our ever getting at this man.
3d MER. My dear fellow, never despair. Show us the way, Darblee. (exeunt; led by Darblee; enter Mariana and several nuns.)
MOTHER AUGUSTUS. Is this the place?