But ev’n to write it, and to take it too;

A ticklish business—but may fair intent

And prudent conduct lead to good event!

[Exit.

Scene III.—An Apartment in Don Alonso’s House.

Enter Clara, Eugenia, Mari Nuño, etc.

Clara. Here, take my mantle, Mari. Oh, I wish we had a chaplain of our own in the house, not to go abroad through the crowded streets!

Eug. And I, that church were a league of crowded street off, and we obliged to go to it daily.

Mari. I agree with Señora Clara.

Brigida. And I with Señora Eugenia.