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I'll light you out, and lock the door behind you,

"Safe bind, safe find."

Good-night, sweet piece of woman,

I leave my heart in pledge. [Aside.] Now for the Duke. [Brigitta holds open the door and lights him down, then locks it.

He 's gone, bless his sweet face! To think what risks

Men will run that are lovers, and indeed

Weak women, too! Lord! if my master knew.

'T is lucky San Costanza is hard by,

I should be fearful else. Faenza's full

Of gallants, and who knows what might befall

A poor young woman like myself, with naught

Except her innocence to be her safeguard! [As soon as she has closed the door, the secret door, C., opens and re-appears.

This way, my lord; the dragon has departed. [Enter from the secret door, L. 2 E.

'T is time, I was weary of my watch.

You were alone, at least. Think of my lot,

That had to make love to a tough old spinster.

T would we had changed parts. Why, good my lord,

I had to kiss her. Faugh! When shall I get