Scene VI
Countess Tertsky (with a light). Her bed-chamber is empty; she herself
Is no where to be found! The Neubrunn too,
Who watched by her, is missing. If she should
Be flown—But whither flown? We must call up
Every soul in the house. How will the Duke 5
Bear up against these worst bad tidings? O
If that my husband now were but returned
Home from the banquet: Hark! I wonder whether
The Duke is still awake! I thought I heard
Voices and tread of feet here! I will go 10
And listen at the door. Hark! What is that?
'Tis hastening up the steps!
Scene VII
Countess, Gordon.
Gordon (rushes in out of breath). 'Tis a mistake,
'Tis not the Swedes—Ye must proceed no further—
Butler! O God! Where is he? [Then observing the Countess.
Countess! Say——
Countess. You are come then from the castle? Where's my husband?
Gordon. Your husband!—Ask not!—To the Duke—— 5
Countess. Not till
You have discovered to me——
Gordon. On this moment
Does the world hang. For God's sake! to the Duke.
While we are speaking—— [Calling loudly.
Butler! Butler! God!
Countess. Why, he is at the castle with my husband.
[Butler comes from the gallery.
Gordon. 'Twas a mistake—'Tis not the Swedes—it is 10
The Imperialist's Lieutenant-General
Has sent me hither, will be here himself
Instantly.—You must not proceed.
Butler. He comes
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Gordon. O God of mercy!
Countess. What too late?
Who will be here himself? Octavio 15
In Egra? Treason! Treason! Where's the Duke? [She rushes to the gallery.