(Enter Julia, Manly, and other Maskers.)
Countess The assembly is not numerous, but it is agreeable. Come here, Walter, here is a happy day for you.
Matthews
Assuredly, a happier one than he deserves.
Countess
You've been told my intentions.
Walter
Madame.
Countess Now, I will marry you. All your rivals will die of jealousy—but you deserve victory. As for the rest, your esteemed father has given his word for our marriage.
Nugent And, he promised me, too, Miss, that I will have the honor of marrying you.
Matthews
Say something.
Countess
He's so overwhelmed with joy that he lacks the strength to thank me.
Nugent
Missy doesn't seem to me so rejoiced by the news I've brought her.