Scene I.--_A room in_ Galotti's _house_.

Claudia Galotti, Pirro.

CLAUDIA.

Who dismounted just now in the court-yard? Pirro.

PIRRO.

My master, madam.

CLAUDIA.

My husband? Is it possible?

PIRRO.

Here he comes.

CLAUDIA.

So unexpectedly? (_hastens towards him_). My dearest lord!