Those best apologies I offer now.

Mous. (alarmed). If you’ll believe me, sir, I saw you not!

Flor. I quite believe you, for I have the power

To make myself invisible at will,

And, having such a power, you’ll see at once

That force will serve you nothing.

Mous. (amazed).Say you true?

Flor. Undoubtedly. I’ve but to wind this veil

(producing a grey gauze veil with gold tassels)

About my head, and I’m invisible,