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Haste to the garden-gate,—go to thy lodgings, Thou wert at any rate to sail to-morrow For Copenhagen by the early tide; Thy quitting Lubeck will not raise suspicion. Take leave, then, of Rosella, at the hour When she expects thee, as if nought gave pain But leaving her. Go home, all will go well. (Knocking at the door.) Dost thou not hear? art spell-bound to the spot?

How intent you have been on your studies, good Baron! to let us knock so long at your door!

I expected no visiters at this hour.

Visiters will come at all hours when matters of moment compel them. I have that to tell you of which it concerns you much to know.—