Elv. Now comes the hard part of my task indeed,
To act the fellow waiting-woman right.
But, since the gods already have conform'd
My mind to my condition, I do hope
They'll teach me words and gestures suitable.
[Aside. Francisca embraces Elvira.
Fran. Let me embrace thee, my sweet sister, and beg you
To be no niggard of a little kindness:
A very little serves, with such a face,
To gain what heart you please.
Elv. If it can help to gain me yours, I'll take it
For the best office that it ever did me,
And love it much the better.
Fran. Make much on't then, for that 't has done already.
Elv. If you will have me vain enough to think it,
You must confirm it by the proof of being
My kind instructor how to please my lady,
For I am very raw in service.
Fran. O, that
I were so too, and had thy youth t' excuse it.
But my experience, sister, shall be yours
By free communication. Come, let's in,
And rest us in my chamber; there I'll give you
First handsel of the frankness of my nature.
[Exeunt Elvira and Francisca.
Enter Don Zancho and Chichon his man, in riding-habits.