Because, although I entered here to seek
Prince Philamir, I’m anxious he should think
This meeting is a simple accident.
Do not suppose that this is modesty,
’Tis but an artifice to make you think
That I am timid as a startled fawn!
Chrys. (aside to Philamir). This is a character. I’ll open fire
And storm her weakest point—her vanity.
Now, my artillery of compliments,
A salvo, if you please. (Aloud, with the air of one who is paying an elaborate compliment) I have remarked