Although I murmured—tis—it is my Son!120

Josepha. Aye, 'tis dear Ulric—yet, methinks, he's changed, too:

His cheek is tanned, his frame more firmly knit!

That scar, too, dearest Ulric—I do fear me—

Thou hast been battling with these heretics,

And that's a Swedish token on thy brow.

Ulric. My heart is glad with yours—we meet like those

Who never would have parted:—of the past

You shall know more anon—but, here's a guest

That asks a gentle welcome. Noble Baron,