MR. ANHALT.
He is not his son.
FREDERICK.
[to himself]. Thank Heaven!
MR. ANHALT.
He is only a visitor.
FREDERICK.
I thank you for this information; and if you will undertake to procure me a private interview with Baron Wildenhaim——
MR. ANHALT.
Why private? However, I will venture to take you for a short time from this place, and introduce you; depending on your innocence, or your repentance—on his conviction in your favour, or his mercy towards your guilt. Follow me. [Exit.
FREDERICK.
[following]. I have beheld an affectionate parent in deep adversity.—Why should I tremble thus?—Why doubt my fortitude, in the presence of an unnatural parent in prosperity? [Exit.
SCENE II.
A Room in the Castle.
Enter BARON WILDENHAIM and AMELIA.
BARON.
I hope you will judge more favourably of Count Cassel’s understanding since the private interview you have had with him. Confess to me the exact effect of the long conference between you.