In his oppress'd and adverse hour
Virtue assumes its former power.
18. A change of circumstances: coming into an unexpected fortune, left the hero by the father of his affianced bride, whose death is shown (plate 9).
The wild exuberance of joy
May reason's sober power destroy.
19. A social gathering in the new mansion. Ladies and a musical evening.
Sweet is the voice whose powers can move
And call the vagrant heart to love.
20. The hero selects a wife. The nuptial ceremony.
Blest Hymen, whose propitious hour
Restores to Virtue all its power.
21. Dragging the lake.
Rural sports are better far
Than all his former pleasures were.
22. A case of poaching. Sir Henry is sitting as magistrate at Graceful Hall. His wife is pleading for the unfortunate prisoners (poachers).