They enter. Now, her father bids her come
And welcome Arnold to their hallow’d home:
His kindly voice she instantly obeys,
Thus sheds the lustre of her beaming eyes.
Renewing his embraces, Arnold strove
To comfort and console her with his love;
And re-assured her, with a winning smile,
That in his breast there lurk’d no inward guile:
The tone and accent of his gentle voice
Made honest Hollybrand, for once, rejoice;