Deny he may, but he will not upbraid; }

Nor must I lose him, for I want his aid. }

Propitious fate! beyond my hope I find }

A being well-inform’d, and much inclined }

To solve my many doubts, and ease my anxious mind. }

Now shall we meet, and he will give reply

To all I ask!—How full of fears am I;

Poor, nervous, trembling! what have I to fear? }

Have I a wife, a child, one creature here, 150}

Whose health would bring me joy, whose death would claim a tear? }