Was his chief aid in yesterday's escape,

But did not leave the cottage by the Oder

Until this morning.

Enter Stralenheim and Ulric.

Stral.‍Since you have refused

All compensation, gentle stranger, save

Inadequate thanks, you almost check even them,150

Making me feel the worthlessness of words,

And blush at my own barren gratitude,

They seem so niggardly, compared with what