was very much beloved by them all; and so the Baron gave him this
living in consequence.

COTTAGER. And well he deserved it, for his pious instructions to our
young lady: who is, in consequence, good, and friendly to every body.

AGATHA. What young lady do you mean?

COTTAGER. Our Baron's daughter.

AGATHA. Is she here?

WIFE. Dear me! Don't you know that? I thought every body had known
that. It is almost five weeks since the Baron and all his family
arrived at the castle.

AGATHA. Baron Wildenhaim?

WIFE. Yes, Baron Wildenhaim.

AGATHA. And his lady?

COTTAGER. His lady died in France many miles from hence, and her
death, I suppose, was the cause of his coming to this estate--For the
Baron has not been here till within these five weeks ever since he was
married. We regretted his absence much, and his arrival has caused
great joy.

WIFE [addressing her discourse to Agatha.] By all accounts the
Baroness was very haughty; and very whimsical.