Luisa. Oh! I hear my husband’s voice.
Giuliano (behind the scenes). Yes, yes—don’t worry yourselves; I will be punctual.
A Voice (ditto). Yes—and your wife too; don’t forget!
Other Voices. Yes, of course, your wife must come with you.
Giu. Yes, yes. Then it is understood——Good-bye for the present. (Enter Giuliano.) Good evening, dear. (Lays aside his gun.) Here I am, back again. (Looking round.) Oh! good—the trunks are all ready, and the smaller boxes have followed their laudable example!... Everything is in order!... Law and order for ever!
Luisa. And you’re as mad as ever! Are you tired?
Giu. According to your own rule—which holds good under any circumstances—I never get tired. And to prove it to you—there is to be dancing this evening.
Luisa and Lauretta (astonished). Dancing this evening!
Giu. Dancing.
Luisa. But you don’t think——?