Moracchio _from the house. The above._
_Moracchio._ What are you doing here?
_Nina._ What does it matter to you?
_Count._ Nina is going to be married under the aegis of my protection.
_Moracchio._ As you like, sir; and she must consent, whether she like it
or no.
_Nina._ [_Gravely._] Oh, I will consent dutifully.
_Moracchio._ The better for you!
_Nina._ And to show you I consent, I will give my hand to Crispino.
_Moracchio._ [_Amazed._] But--Count--
_Count._ [_Placidly._] Let them be.
_Moracchio._ But, Count, did you not give your word to Coronato?