Counsellor. Very singular! Suppose you had not met with me?

Lewis. I should have gone in search of you.

Counsellor [going]. Let us rather go to your house.

Lewis. As we are now here—

Counsellor. But it is very unpleasant to me.—The people will trouble me with their complaints and lamentations—Besides, I am in haste—my father waits for me.

Lewis. Only a few words. You have instituted a suit against Drave in my name.

Counsellor. Certainly.

Lewis. Very well: as soon as I am of age, I shall restore Drave every thing.

Counsellor. God forbid!

Lewis. He may then pay by degrees: but—we parted so abruptly to day—why have you secured my brother?