PRINCESS
And yours——'tis strange that at your age we should reverse the parts,—yours, though deeper than mine, is like a woman's.
DIEGO (laughing)
I have grown a heart, Madam; 'tis an organ grows quicker where the breed is mixed and lowly, no nobler limbs retarding its development by theirs.
PRINCESS
Speak not thus, excellent Diego. Why cause me pain by disrespectful treatment of a person—your own admirable self—whom I respect? You have experience, Diego, and shall teach me many things, for I desire learning.
The PRINCESS takes his hand in both hers, very kindly and simply. DIEGO, disengaging his, bows very ceremoniously.
DIEGO
Shall I teach you to sing as I do, gracious Madam?
PRINCESS (after a moment)