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That I must meet him here? (Walks up and down very much disturbed.) Now did'st thou say?—how goes the hour?—e'en now! I would some other friend were first arriv'd.

Jane. See, to thy wish comes Freberg and his dame.

De Mon. His lady too! why comes he not alone? Must all the world stare upon our meeting?

Freb. A happy morrow to my noble marquis And his most noble sister.

Jane.Gen'rous Freberg. Your face, methinks, forbodes a happy morn Open and cheerful. What of Rezenvelt?

Freb. I left him at his home, prepar'd to follow: He'll soon appear. (To De Monfort.) And now, my worthy friend, Give me your hand; this happy change delights me.

Lady. My dearest madam, will you pardon me? I know Count Freberg's bus'ness with De Monfort, And had a strong desire to visit you, So much I wish the honour of your friendship. For he retains no secret from mine ear.