Indeed—how interested I am! Where does she live?”

“Not far off.”

Indeed; handsome?”

“Hum—yes; here’s her portrait. A pretty graceful figure—such jetty ringlets—a rosy cheek—eyes too that sparkle—and....”

“And her name?”

“Rosina!”

“What! I the poor Lindoro’s flame?”

“As sure Rosina is your name!”

“And I shall see him, and speak to him?”

“You will—and soon—and here. But he, poor fellow, fain would have some token—just two lines; come—quick—a note.”