duces. There ſhe ſhall reign, and be ſole miſtreſs of the little paradiſe. There her paſt ſufferings, ſhall be changed to peace and tranquillity. On a ſummer’s morning, we, my ſon, will ride to viſit her; paſs a day, a week with her; and in this ſocial intercourſe time will glide pleaſantly.
Frederick.
And, pray, my Lord—under what name is my mother to live then?
Baron. [confuſed].
How?
Frederick.
In what capacity?—As your domeſtic—or as——
Baron.
That we will ſettle afterwards.
Frederick.
Will you allow me, Sir, to leave the room a little while, that you may have leiſure to conſider now?
Baron.
I do not know how to explain myſelf in reſpect to your mother more than I have done already.
Frederick.
My fate, whatever it may be, ſhall never part me from her. This is my firm reſolution, upon which I call Heaven to witneſs! My Lord, it muſt be Frederick of Wildenhaim, and Agatha of Wildenhaim—or Agatha Friburg, and Frederick Fribizrg. [Exit.
Baron.
Young man! Frederick! [calling after him.] Haſty indeed! would make conditions with his father. No, no, that muſt not be. I juſt now thought how well I had arranged my plans—
