The door sound loud behind him! He is safe!

Safe!—Oh, my father's spirit!—I am faint—20

[He leans down upon a stone seat, near the wall of the tower, in a drooping posture.

Enter Ulric with others armed, and with weapons drawn.

Ulr. Despatch!—he's there!

Lud.‍The Count, my Lord!

Ulr. (recognizing Siegendorf).‍You here, sir!

Sieg. Yes: if you want another victim, strike!

Ulr. (seeing him stript of his jewels).

Where is the ruffian who hath plundered you?