Recitative.
Dr. D. Sir Marmaduke—my dear young friend, Alexis—
On this most happy, most auspicious plighting,
Permit me, as a true old friend, to tender
My best, my very best congratulations!
Sir M. Sir, you are most obleeging!
Alex.Dr. Daly,
My dear old tutor and my valued pastor,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
(Spoken through music.)