An affecting interview [graphic]

"A stout man in riding-dress, followed by a groom (r.) carrying luggage, enters a hall and is greeted by a lady with gestures of amazement. She wears loose draperies and loose tresses of hair. Behind her (l.) a young woman holds an end of her mistress's dress, and puts a handkerchief to her eye. 'Sir John' Agisters distressed astonishment. Below the design: 'Honest Sr John from Shropshire just return'd - To meet his Wife, his anxious bosom burn'd When Lo, she came in Virgin white array'd And like stage Heroines follow'd by a Maid Sweetly she spouted forth each studied word, Illusive shade of my beloved Lord - Patient Sir John attended to the whole, Then shook his head - and cried "Alas poor Soul!'"--British Museum online catalogue