OCT. No, lovely Hyacintha, there is no father who can force me to break my faith to you, and I could resolve to leave my country, and even to die, rather than be separated from you. Without having seen her, I have already conceived a horrible aversion to her whom they want me to marry; and although I am not cruel, I wish the sea would swallow her up, or drive her hence forever. Do not weep, then, dear Hyacintha, for your tears kill me, and I cannot see them without feeling pierced to the heart.
HYA. Since you wish it, I will dry my tears, and I will wait without fear for what Heaven shall decide.
OCT. Heaven will be favourable to us.
HYA. It cannot be against us if you are faithful.
OCT. I certainly shall be so.
HYA. Then I shall be happy.
SCA. (aside). She is not so bad, after all, and I think her pretty enough.
OCT. (showing SCAPIN). Here is a man who, if he would, could be of the greatest help to us in all our trouble.
SCA. I have sworn with many oaths never more to meddle with anything. But if you both entreat me very much, I might....
OCT. Ah! if entreaties will obtain your help, I beseech you with all my heart to steer our bark.