venture? Appius. Also leave That matter unto me.

    Fill me the cup.

  [Drinks.

[14]

[15]

To the letter, lord.

[16]

 Ay, leave to thee

 Also leave

Scene II—Women's Apartments in the House of Virginius.[17]

Scene II—Women's Apartments in the House of Virginius.

[17]

Style of ornaments and hangings very simple. Virginia, bending over her nurse, who is seated in a chair, appears to have just completed the arrangement of the latter's hair.

Virg. Nay, now, let be! 'Tis most becoming so. What! would'st thou call't presumptious to assume The style of headdress worn by noble ladies? Foolish Camilla! Thou art nobler far Than many score fine dames, however high They hold their heads or wear their tresses—so! Oh, 'tis entrancing! Stay, I have not done. Camilla (groaning in mock despair). Alack! was ever nurse so harried by A maid as silly and as sweet as thou! Virg. No, never! for I'm sweet because I've kissed Thy kind old cheek so oft and have imbibed Therefrom the sweetness only found in thee. And I am silly—I suppose, because The gods have made me so. Now, turn about Thy head. How white thy hair of late hath grown! Camilla. Alack! mine age is on me! Virg. (passionately caressing her). Nay, not so! Or if 'tis so, I love each silver thread. Kiss me, Camilla—but I must proceed With this thy toilet. Now is it complete. Oh, Jupiter! it is a work of art! Sweet nurse, thou wilt amaze my father when He catches sight of thee.      [Seizes a mirror. 

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