Using his time.

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L.How best to use it now?

F. First to assure thee, dearest, that all the joys

I have had or hoped are nothing to thy love.

And next, that we may make it sure, I ask thee

To say thou’lt fly with me.

L.When, Frederick, when?

I fear ’twill never be; we have but two days.

F. Therefore be ready at any moment, Laura.