Albert. And, father, please buy some toys for little Lewis.
William Tell. You are a good boy, Albert, to remember your little brother. We will go to the shop across the square and look there for toys.
Soldier. Halt, man! Salute yonder cap!
William Tell. Why should I salute a cap of cloth?
Soldier. It is the cap of our emperor. If you do not honor the cap, you are a traitor.
William Tell. I am no traitor, and yet I will not bow down to an empty cap. I am a true Swiss and love my country.
Gessler. Ha, ha! Then we have a traitor here who will not yield to our emperor! Arrest him, my men; and we will teach him his manners. Who is this man?
Soldier. His name is William Tell, my lord.
Gessler. Insolent traitor! Bind him well.
Albert. Oh, father, I am afraid. Do not let the soldiers take me.