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Be sensible and come . '' While uttering the last words , she took Maria 's hand and drew her away . The young wife made no resistance , and though her eyes did not remain dry when she was alone , sleep soon overpowered her . Towards noon , refreshed by slumber , and newly dressed , she went to the captain 's house . Her own heart was heavy , and compassion for herself and her own fate again had the mastery . Eva Peterstochter , the fencing - master 's widow , a quiet , modest woman , whom she scarcely knew by sight , did not appear . She was sitting alone in her room , weeping , but Maria found in her house the musician , Wilhelm , who had spoken comforting words to his old friend 's son , and promised to take charge of him and make him a good performer .