Ulr.‍But——

Wer. (abruptly).‍Hear me!

I will not brook a human voice—scarce dare

Listen to my own (if that be human still)

Hear me! you do not know this man—I do.[179]

He's mean, deceitful, avaricious. You

Deem yourself safe, as young and brave; but learn

None are secure from desperation, few

From subtilty. My worst foe, Stralenheim,130

Housed in a Prince's palace, couched within