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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