Leave us no less desolation, nay, even more,
Than the most open warfare.
Eric.But Count Ulric—
What has all this to do with him?
Hen.With him!
He——might prevent it. As you say he's fond
Of war, why makes he it not on those marauders?
Eric. You'd better ask himself.
Hen.I would as soon
Ask the lion why he laps not milk.