Or. I thank thee for thy courtship, tho' uncouth;
For it confirms my purpose: and my strength
Grows as thou speak'st, firm like the deep-bas'd rock.
(To Hughobert.) Now for my journey when you will, my Lord;
I'm ready.
Hugh. Be it so! on thine own head
Rest all the blame.
(Going from her.)
Perverse past all belief!
(Turning round to her sternly.)
Orra of Aldenberg, wilt thou obey me?
Or. Count of that noble house, with all respect,
Again I say I will not.
(Exit Hughobert in anger, followed by Glottenbal, Urston, &c. Manent only Eleanora, Cathrina, Alice and Orra, who keeps up with stately pride till Hughobert and all Attendants are gone out, and then throwing herself into the arms of Eleanora, gives vent to her feelings.)
El. Sweet Orra! be not so depress'd thou goest
For a short term, soon to return again;
The banishment is mine who stays behind.
But I will beg of heaven with ceaseless prayers
To have thee soon restored: and, when I dare,
Will plead with Hughobert in thy behalf;
He is not always stern.
