HYA. Like him, I beseech you, by all that is most dear to you upon
earth, to assist us in our love.

SCA. I must have a little humanity, and give way. There, don't be
afraid; I will do all I can for you.

OCT. Be sure that....

SCA. (_to_ OCTAVE). Hush! (_To_ HYACINTHA) Go, and make
yourself easy.




SCENE IV.--OCTAVE, SCAPIN, SILVESTRE.

SCA. (_to_ OCTAVE). You must prepare yourself to receive your
father with firmness.

OCT. I confess that this meeting frightens me before hand, for with
him I have a natural shyness that I cannot conquer.

SCA. Yes; you must be firm from the first, for fear that he should
take advantage of your weakness, and lead you like a child. Now,
come, try to school yourself into some amount of firmness, and be
ready to answer boldly all he can say to you.

OCT. I will do the best I can.

SCA. Well! let us try a little, just to see. Rehearse your part, and