Ang. I will. And may the blessed Virgin guard you,
And all good angels. [Exit.
Pre. May they guard thee too,
And all the poor: for they have need of angels.
Now bring me here, dear Dolores, my basquiña,
My richest maja dress—my dancing dress,
And my most precious jewels! Make me look
Fairer than night e’er saw me! I’ve a prize
To win this day, worthy of Preciosa!
Enter Beltram Cruzado.