Recitative.
Fred.Oh, false one, you have deceived me.
Ruth.I have deceived you?
Fred.Yes, deceived me. (Denouncing her.)
Duet.—Frederic and Ruth.
Fred.You told me you were fair as gold!
Ruth (wildly). And, master, am I not so?
Fred.And now I see you’re plain and old.
Ruth.I am sure I am not a jot so.
Fred.Upon my ignorance you play.