Thou must hunt the world through, wouldst thou find him!—
We have wealth enough in our possession,
And intend to purchase the succession,
When the good man leaves the world behind him.
HE.
I have learnt the owner's own condition,
And, fair maiden, thou indeed canst buy it;
But the cost is great, I won't deny it,—
Helen is the price,—with thy permission!
SHE.
Did then fate and rank keep us asunder,
And must Love take this road, and no other?