Cres. None of ours. It must be some of your soldiers, Don Lope.

Lope. Ah, Crespo, the troubles and dangers of war must have a little to sweeten them betimes. The uniform sits very tight, and must be let out every now and then.

Juan. Yet ’tis a fine life, sir.

Lope. Do you think you would like to follow it?

Juan. If I might at your Excellency’s side.

Song (within).

Ah for the red spring rose,

Down in the garden growing,

Fading as fast as it blows,

Who shall arrest its going?