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A humble friend of yours, the child of one Who was your father's servant.

Ha! little Jessie, once my playfellow, And since well known to me, as the attendant Of a relation, in whose house I found her, Some two years past: a gentle, faithful creature.

The same. She will attend upon you gladly, And do what you require.—See, here she is.

Jessie, my old acquaintance! I am glad To find thee thus, domesticated happily In such a home. I hope thou hast been well, Since I last met with thee.

I thank you. Madam; I am right well; and, were I otherwise, To see you here would make me well again.

The greatest kindness I can show thee now, Is to retire, and leave thee to prepare For what thou need'st so much. (Kissing her.) May sweet sound sleep refresh thee! Oh! it grieves me