All right—it’s well I have it with me now.
(Aloud) Interrogate me. Conscious innocence
Has little fear of Palaces of Truth!
Altem. You have been walking in the shrubbery,
What were you doing there?
Phan. (with great show of love for Altemire).
Why, making love
To Mirza. I invariably do
Whenever I’ve a chance; but all in vain.
She’s a good woman, and despises me.