myself first, and then prepare.--A walk in the fields, and a fervent
prayer--After these, I trust, I shall return, as a man whose views are
solely placed on a future world; all hopes in this, with fortitude
resigned. [Exit.

END ACT II.




ACT III.

SCENE I. An open Field.

FREDERICK alone, with a few pieces
of money which he turns about in his hands.

FREDERICK. To return with this trifle for which I have stooped to beg!
return to see my mother dying! I would rather fly to the world's end.
[Looking at the money.] What can I buy with this? It is hardly
enough to pay for the nails that will be wanted for her coffin. My
great anxiety will drive me to distraction. However, let the
consequence of our affliction be what it may, all will fall upon my
father's head; and may he pant for Heaven's forgiveness, as my poor
mother ---- [At a distance is heard the firing of a gun, then the cry
of Hallo, Hallo--Gamekeepers and Sportsmen run across the stage--he
looks about.] Here they come--a nobleman, I suppose, or a man of
fortune. Yes, yes--and I will once more beg for my mother.--May Heaven
send relief!