Sieg.‍No, Ulric;

It were not well that you alone of all

Our young nobility——

Ida.‍And far the noblest

In aspect and demeanour.

Sieg. (to Ida).‍True, dear child,

Though somewhat frankly said for a fair damsel.—

But, Ulric, recollect too our position,

So lately reinstated in our honours.

Believe me, 'twould be marked in any house,