Who the devil would have expected this gaiety! are you then also only a slave?

Yes, without doubt.

Upon my word, the thing is becoming too comical at least: tell me, beautiful child; I am not a hero like my master, I; there is no heart more ordinary than mine: if that is what you are looking for, you have only to speak.

Oh! I believe you are as common as your master is extraordinary, and I do not like these two extremes. Lord Ali, let us make a small wager.

Hey, on what?

On your indifference. I bet that it will not hold up against the charms of my mistress.

I am too much of a gallant man to bet on a sure thing.

She exits.

I am more sure of my fact than you are; we shall see. In the meantime, I wish you a good day. (returning) You did well not to wager. Ah, ah.

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SCENE IV.

The favorite is laughing at us. I think she wants to make us review all the young girls French: "tendrons" of the seraglio.

It is very likely that she is amusing herself; but we will be able, in our turn, to mock her.