First swear me faith again.
TURANDOT
I swear it. Now tell!
CAPO.
How easily ladies swear
When they are in love!—Prime-Minister, retire!
[The four Maskers, bowing, withdraw to the background, where they are entertained by Zelima, whom they instruct to play upon their instruments with a low strumming]
In the general practice of my specialties,
Lady, I often recommend for love
A sleeping-charm—like this.