What generosity! No, Sir, preserve the signature, though not with the hope of payment. I am guilty. I must fly from my country—comfort my father.
CHARLES.
You fly—you who ask me to comfort your father. No, that single speech makes me your friend. Come with me to your father, and I shall deem myself happy in having met with you.
LANDBERGEN.
How shall I hide my shame from you?
CHARLES.
Why should you attempt to hide it? it is the surest sign of goodness to be ashamed of our errors. You consent, then; you will go with us.
LANDBERGEN.
Yes—you overcome me. I am under the greatest obligations to you; but what shall I say to my father?
CHARLES.