ACT II.
Scene.—A glade. On the right a precipitous descent through the stage at the back; on the left an avenue of trees.
Barbara, Bessie, and others discovered; to them enters Agatha.
Aga. Oh, Bessie—Barbara! Such dreadful news!
Bess. News!
Bar.Quick! What is it?
Aga.Lisa has returned!
Lisa, who ran away with the rich merchant
A year ago!
Bar.A wicked, wicked girl!