ACT I.
Scene.—Discovers Mother Michel and Countess. Mother Michel is serving Countess, sitting before a mirror, admiring her hair.
Duo.—Mother Michel and Countess.
Tune—"For a maid there is no denying." Cavatina (Zerlina), Fra Diavolo. Auber.
Countess. Now, Mother Michel, how does my hair thus suit you?
Michel. Beautiful, beautiful, Countess. Of course just like you.
Countess } together { Oh no, oh no; oh no, no, etc.
Michel } together { Oh yes, oh yes; oh yes, yes, yes, etc.
Countess (at end of song). Ah, Mother Michel, I fear you are not sincere. To be sure, my hair is a miracle of handiwork, but beautiful!—Ah, Michel!