The Duenna by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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_Enter_ ISAAC _and_ DON CARLOS. _Isaac_. [_Looking in a pocket-glass_.] I tell you, friend Carlos, I will please myself in the habit of my chin. _Don Car_. But, my dear friend, how can you think to please a lady with such a face? _Isaac_. Why, what's the matter with the face? I think it is a very engaging face; and, I am sure, a lady must have very little taste who could dislike my beard.--[_Sees_ DONNA LOUISA.]--See now! I'll die if here is not a little damsel struck with it already. _Don. Louisa_. Signor, are you disposed to oblige a lady who greatly wants your assistance? [_Unveils_.] _Isaac_. Egad, a very pretty black-eyed girl! she has certainly taken a fancy to me, Carlos. First, ma'am, I must beg the favour of your name. _Don. Louisa_. [_Aside_.] So! it's well I am provided.--[_Aloud_.]--My name, sir, is Donna Clara d'Almanza. _Isaac_. What? Don Guzman's daughter? I'faith, I just now heard she was missing. _Don. Louisa_. But sure, sir, you have too much gallantry and honour to betray me, whose fault is love? |
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