SCENE XII.-ARGANTE, GÉRONTE, LÉANDRE, OCTAVE, HYACINTHA, ZERBINETTE,

NÉRINE, SILVESTRE.

LEA. My father, you must no longer say that I love a stranger without

birth or wealth. Those from whom I bought her have just told me that

she belongs to an honest family in this town. They stole her away

when she was four years old, and here is a bracelet which they gave

me, and which will help me to discover her family.

ARG. Ah! To judge by this bracelet, this is my daughter whom I lost

when she was four years old.

GER. Your daughter?

ARG. Yes, I see she is my daughter. I know all her features again. My

dear child!

GER. Oh! what wonderful events!

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