Flora. Well, I declare she looks as like a man!
Countess. I shall certainly laugh in her face.
Jerome. Oh no, don't laugh—Never give your mind to laughing—I did not even smile, but kept my countenance as steady—just thus—Did not I, Flora? Oh—'tis such a weakness to laugh—Look just so—as I do now—
Countess. I must away to the trial, however—come with me to the door, Flora.
Jerome. And be sure you don't laugh—Think on me, and keep your countenance—if you can.
( Exit Countess and Flora on one side and Jerome on the other. )
ACT II.
SCENE I.
The Hall in the Castle.
Enter FLORA.