Forgive me, for in truth I love you well!

Phil. (embracing her fondly). But my remark did not apply to you;

I spoke of Lady Mirza.

Zeo. (recoiling).Mirza?

Phil.Yes,

I’m quite convinced she loves me!

Zeo.Philamir,

You should not jest with such a sacred word.

You’ve played your joke upon me and you’ve seen

How readily I fell into the trap;