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.