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A humble friend of yours, the child of one
Who was your father's servant.

ALICE.

Ha! little Jessie, once my playfellow,

And since well known to me, as the attendant
Of a relation, in whose house I found her,
Some two years past: a gentle, faithful creature.

MARIAN.

The same. She will attend upon you gladly,

And do what you require.—See, here she is.

Enter Jessie.

ALICE.

Jessie, my old acquaintance! I am glad

To find thee thus, domesticated happily
In such a home. I hope thou hast been well,
Since I last met with thee.

JESSIE.

I thank you. Madam;

I am right well; and, were I otherwise,
To see you here would make me well again.

MARIAN (to Alice).

The greatest kindness I can show thee now,

Is to retire, and leave thee to prepare
For what thou need'st so much. (Kissing her.)
May sweet sound sleep refresh thee! Oh! it grieves me