But who comes here—a modest little maid—
Enter Azèma—she starts on seeing Philamir and Chrysal.
And rather pretty too.
Phil. (angrily). She hears you, sir!
(Politely to Azèma) I fear we’ve frightened you?
Azèma.Oh no, indeed,
I am not frightened, though I seem to be.
(Azèma’s manner is characterized by the extremest modesty and timidity throughout this scene.)
Chrys. But why affect a fear you do not feel?
Azèma. (with extreme timidity).