Phil. (coming forward). I thank you, Lady Mirza, for those words.

Mirza. (coldly). I little thought that they were overheard.

This is ungenerous, Prince Philamir.

[Bows coldly and exit; Philamir rushes to Zeolide, who receives him very quietly.

Phil. Dear Zeolide, at last we are alone!

Oh, I have longed for this!

Zeo.Indeed! And why?

Phil. And why? We can converse without reserve.

Zeo. What should I say when we are quite alone

That I should leave unsaid were others here?