Con. But, mother dear, he is not yours to give!

Mrs. P. That’s true, indeed!

Con.He might object!

Mrs. P.He might.

But come; take heart. I’ll probe him on the subject.

Be comforted; leave this affair to me.

Recitative—Dr. Daly.

The air is charged with amatory numbers—

Soft madrigals, and dreamy lovers’ lays.