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....