Till now I scarce had power to think of her;

But 'tis the mournful privilege of grief,

To stand excus'd from kind observances,

Which else, neglected, might be deem'd offence.

Aust. She dwells in sanctuary at Saint Nicholas':

Why she took refuge there——

Count. Retire, Hortensia.

I would have private conference with Austin,

No second ear must witness.

Countess. May I not,