Mirza, the good, the beautiful, the pure!

Altem. Mirza! Eternal Mirza! Everywhere

I hear her irritating virtues praised!

I’m weary of the woman!

Phan.Stop a bit,

Till we are in the palace. Then we’ll learn

Not only your opinion of her worth,

But also why you hold it.

Altem.Well, well, well!

The maid is young and beautiful, and I