Anna That little girl promises much. A ten year old to discover a secret intrigue!
Elizabeth I swear to you that I'm terribly nervous and I believe that although you just got here, it would be better for you to leave.
Anna And I, for one, think it isn't necessary. Count on Belinda saying nothing. Wait till she gets married. What a talent for pacifying a jealous husband. The man will be lost—for husbands in this country are the nicest in the world and it doesn't take much skill to trap them.
Elizabeth Anna, really!—it would be better if you kept your mind on how to help us, instead of giving vent to such silly ideas!
Anna As you like. I am going to tell that precocious little girl not to say a word to your father.
Elizabeth
I will be very much obliged to you.
Anna
On my word, here he is himself.
Elizabeth
Oh, we are discovered.
Jeremy
Watch yourselves carefully.
(Enter Mr. Matthews.)