My father's silence looks discourtesy:130

Yet must I plead his pardon—'tis his love

Of a long truant that has rapt him, thus,

From hospitable greeting—you'll be seated—

And, Father, we will sup like famished hunters.

Josepha goes out here.

Stralenheim. I have much need of rest: no more refreshment!

Were all my people housed within the hamlet,

Or can they follow?

Ulric.‍Not to night I fear.