You see I am poor, and sick, and will not see

That I would be alone; but to your business!

What brings you here?

Iden.‍Why, what should bring me here?

Wer. I know not, though I think that I could guess

That which will send you hence.

Jos. (aside).‍Patience, dear Werner!

Iden. You don't know what has happened, then?

Jos.‍How should we?

Iden. The river has o'erflowed.