Azèma. A bachelor?
Chrys.A bachelor as yet,
Betrothed to Palmis.
Azèma. (shrinking).Oh! (Hopefully.) But possibly
You do not love her much!
Chrys. (with enthusiasm). Oh, not at all!
Azèma. You’ll do—give me your arm. (He does so—she shrinks.)
Oh, sir, indeed—
(Impatiently to Chrysal, who hesitates)
Do take my hand and put it through your arm.