Anhalt.
Not ſo ſoon, not ſo private. The whole village was witneſs of Agatha’s ſhame—the whole village muſt be witneſs of Agatha’s re-eſtabliſhed honour. Do you conſent to this?
Baron.
I do.
Anhalt.
Now the quarrel is decided. Now is your conſcience quiet?
Baron.
As quiet as an infant’s. I only wiſh the firſt interview was over.
Anhalt.
Compoſe yourſelf. Agatha’s heart is to be your judge.
Enter Amelia.
Baron.
Amelia, you have a brother.
Amelia.
I have juſt heard ſo, my Lord; and rejoice to find the news confirmed by you.
Baron.
I know, my dear Amelia, I can repay you for the loſs of Count Caſſel; but what return can I make to you for the loſs of half your fortune?
Amelia.
My brother’s love will be ample recompenſe.
Baron.
I will reward you better. Mr. Anhalt, the battle I have juſt fought, I owe to myſelf: the victory I gained, I owe to you. A man of your principles, at once a teacher and an example of virtue, exalts his rank in life to a level with the
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