If I intrude upon your better hours,
I proffer this excuse, and here beseech
Your holy benediction.
Arch. May God bless thee,
And lead thee to a better life. Arise.
Car. (aside.) Her acts are modest, and her words discreet!
I did not look for this! Come hither, child.
Is thy name Preciosa?
Pre. Thus I am called.
Car. That is a gipsy name. Who is thy father?