D.What then prevents you?

F. Good cause enough; though ’tis not of a nature

To welcome question.

D.There’s no person, Frederick,

That more regards your health, nor more regrets

Your slightest ailing than I do. I fear

You have done me wrong concealing from my knowledge

The true state of your health ... but if ’twas kindness

To spare me anxiety....

F.I assure, my lady....