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''Lady. (Displeased,)'' No; such description surely suits not her. Did she enquire for me?

Page. She ask'd to see the lady of Count Freberg.

Lady. Perhaps it is not she—I fear it is— Ha! here they come. He has but guess'd too well.

''Freb. (Presenting her to'' Lady.) Here, madam, welcome a most worthy guest.

Lady. Madam, a thousand welcomes. Pardon me; I could not guess who honour'd me so far; I should not else have waited coldly here.

Jane. I thank you for this welcome, gentle Countess, But take those kind excuses back again; I am a bold intruder on this hour, And am entitled to no ceremony. I came in quest of a dear truant friend, But Freberg has inform'd me— (To Freberg.) And he is well you say?

Freb.Yes, well, but joyless,

Jane. It is the usual temper of his mind; It opens not, but with the thrilling touch Of some strong heart-string o'the sudden press'd.

Freb. It may be so, I've known him otherwise. He is suspicious grown.