If any one were missing. Very well,

The Lady Hilda’s missing.

Flor.Foolish ape,

Dost thou infer—

Mous.I draw no inference.

I state the figures—add them for thyself.

Enter Hilda, still veiled; she gazes in amazement at Florian.

Hil. (aside). Merciful Heaven, restore me if I rave—

His form, his face, his voice!

Flor. (to Mousta).Base liar, know