ACT I

Inside Luitolfo's house. Chiappino, Eulalia.

Eulalia. What is it keeps Luitolfo? Night 's fast falling,

And 't was scarce sunset ... had the ave-bell

Sounded before he sought the Provost's house?

I think not: all he had to say would take

Few minutes, such a very few, to say!

How do you think, Chiappino? If our lord

The Provost were less friendly to your friend

Than everybody here professes him,