Sieg.‍Where is he?

Gab. (pointing to Ulric).‍Beside you!

[Ulric rushes forward to attack Gabor; Siegendorf interposes.

Sieg. Liar and fiend! but you shall not be slain;

These walls are mine, and you are safe within them.

Ulric, repel this calumny, as I[He turns to Ulric.

Will do. I avow it is a growth so monstrous,180

I could not deem it earth-born: but be calm;

It will refute itself. But touch him not.

[Ulric endeavours to compose himself.