An ornate rectangular woodcut header depicts a seated cherub or putto figure in the center, flanked by symmetrical flowing scrolls of acanthus leaves and decorative foliage.

S A N C H O

P A N Ç A

I N H I S I S L A N D.

SCENE ONE.

THERESE PANÇA, LOPE TOCHO.

At last, we have arrived: we are finally going to see this handsome Governor. I bet my old man referring to her husband does not believe me to be so close on his heels. Ah, heaven, if I happen to meet that little trollop whom I was warned he has fallen in love with here, despite the marital fidelity he owes me; and you know it as well as the whole village, Monsieur Lope, you know whether I have kept myself true to him.

Peace now, Dame Therese. You say that like a reproach. Calm yourself: good man Sancho is too wise, do not believe the slanders. And think of our business.

And yes, yes, I am thinking of it; you will marry our daughter, that is settled... But how beautiful it is, my