Zaida. As sure as ever we met: for he knew I loved him the better when I heard him speak so fondly.
Countess. [To herself.] Is this possible? It may be ... of the absent, the unknown, the unfeared, the unsuspected.
Zaida. We shall now be so happy, all three.
Countess. How can we all live together?
Zaida. Now he is here, is there no bond of union?
Countess. Of union? of union? [Aside.] Slavery is a frightful thing! slavery for life, too! And she released him from it. What then? Impossible! impossible! [To Zaida.] We are rich....
Zaida. I am glad to hear it. Nothing anywhere goes on well without riches.
Countess. We can provide for you amply....
Zaida. Our husband....
Countess. Our!... husband!...