i am tonino's or no one's. still. if she stays here, and if her fiance doesn't turn up, little by little i could hope to win her. when he least expects it, i will flee from his protection. ah. oh. oh, here comes that affected dandy lelio forever running after you. heaven knows what would happen if i were not with you. most beautiful venetian, i've just heard from the post driver that you're yearning to return to venice. make use of me. i will give you a coach, horses, grooms, servants, as much money as you like, if you will give the pleasure of accompanying you. what presumptions. signore, permit me to ask, by what right you offer the signorina beatrice such things, when you can see that she's in my company? who are you, her brother, her relative or some fortune hunter? sir, i am a gentleman. i am, moreover, under obligation to look after this lady. well, then, friend, you're in a difficult situation. - and why? - because it takes more of a man than you are to look after a lady. signorina beatrice, give me your hand a