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Albin. You stay behind, my Lord.

Bas. Your pardon Madam; honour me so far— [ handing out Albini.

A Gallery hung with Pictures. discovered in conversation with  and

''Vict. to Ros.'' It is indeed a work of wond'rous art. To Isab. You call'd Francisco here?

Isab.He comes even now.

''Vict. to Ros.'' He will conduct you to the northern gall'ry; Its striking shades will call upon the eye, To point its place no guide is wanted there. [ Ros. and Attendant.

To Bas. Loves not Count Basil too this charming art? It is an ancient painting much admir'd.

Bas. Ah! do not banish me these few short moments; Too soon they will be gone! for ever gone!

Vict. If they are precious to you say not so, But add to them another precious day. A Lady asks it.

Bas. Ah, Madam! ask the life-blood from my heart!