Lyrics: Joan Cross/Anne Wood/Gottlieb Stephanie/Hugh Mills
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Pedrillo comes back with a basket containing two large flasks of wine, as well as two goblets and a small bottle of sleeping draught.)
PEDRILLO: Any sign of Osmin?
BLONDA: No.
PEDRILLO: Now listen. I’ve just spoken to Señor Belmonte. He insists on seeing the señorita now – if only for a few minutes.
I told him to be here in half an hour’s time – after I’ve dealt with Osmin. Now go into the garden, Blonda.
Keep watch, and as soon as you see me here alone with Señor Belmonte bring Constanza to us. You understand?
BLONDA: Perfectly. Rely on me, Pedrillo. And good luck! (Blonda goes into the gardens. Pedrillo turns towards Osmin’s door.)
PEDRILLO: Thank you, I’ll need it. Well – now for it!
(going to door)
Oh dear, he who hesitates is lost. (He raises his hand to knock on Osmin’s door but is far too nervous to do so.)