Sword of my fathers! you have heard my harp!

Its music stings your vile hypocrisy

Into mere hatred. Truth is terrible!

You, cousin, taken in adultery!

You, Wolfram, lover of the kitchen maids!

You, Jerome—yes, I know your secret deeds!

You, ladies! Are your faces painted thus

Not to hide wrinkles of debauchery?

To catch new lovers?

Landgrave.