LIEUTENANT. That's not a bad idea. Thank you: I think I'll try
it.

LADY. Do. And mind, above all things, don't let him see how
clever you are.

LIEUTENANT. I understand. He'd be jealous.

LADY. Don't tell him anything except that you are resolved to
capture my brother or perish in the attempt. He won't believe
you. Then you will produce my brother--

LIEUTENANT (interrupting as he masters the plot). And have
the laugh at him! I say: what a clever little woman you are!
(Shouting.) Giuseppe!

LADY. Sh! Not a word to Giuseppe about me. (She puts her finger
on her lips. He does the same. They look at one another
warningly. Then, with a ravishing smile, she changes the gesture
into wafting him a kiss, and runs out through the inner door.
Electrified, he bursts into a volley of chuckles. Giuseppe comes
back by the outer door.)

GIUSEPPE. The horse is ready, Lieutenant.

LIEUTENANT. I'm not going just yet. Go and find the General, and
tell him I want to speak to him.

GIUSEPPE (shaking his head). That will never do, Lieutenant.