Angelica:
It satisfies me. For I have need to be impenetrable to your curiosity.
Didn't I tell you that I have formed a project to secure my freedom,
and that to implement this project, it is necessary that my mother be
unable to tell whether I love you or someone else? My father must also
be kept from the truth--and therefore you also must be kept in the
dark--for if you know it, my father, my mother, and any one who sees
you will be well informed.
Edward:
You're trying to tell me I'm indiscreet?
Angelica:
No, but your vivacity takes the place of indiscretion.
Edward:
I know how to control my temperament. For example, from the moment I
saw you I felt possessed to such a degree that you wouldn't think it
possible. And I swear to you that a word of enlightenment--one little
word from you, will make me just as tranquil as you are.
Angelica:
But suppose the word is that I have no intention of marrying you?
Edward:
Ah, so that is what you dare to tell me? How can I listen to such
infamy? Just Heaven!
Angelica:
You're not tranquil: would you feel better if I promised never to
marry anyone but you?
Edward:
If you promised me that--ah! I'd die of delight.
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