Reb. That’s a brave girl.

Chis. (singing).

And now who shall say

The love of a soldier’s wife lasts but a day?

[Exeunt.

Scene V.—Crespo’s Garden Porch.

Don Lope, Crespo, Juan.

Lope. I have much to thank you for, Crespo, but for nothing so much as for giving me your son for a soldier. I do thank you for that with all my heart.

Cres. I am proud he should be your servant.

Lope. The king’s! the king’s—my friend. I took a fancy to him from the first for his spirit and affection to the service.