ALBERT.
Who had possession of it afterward?
WORKMAN.
Karl.
ALBERT.
Who pointed out the word "Tyrant" to the king at the fete of the countess?
KING (rising with great emotion, and entirely forgetting himself.)
Karl!
ALBERT.
Who has misled, blinded, and deceived the king?
KING (with great emotion.)
Traitorous, fiendlike Karl!
KARL (aloud.)
I am stunned with horror!
KING (leaving his seat and coming down in great haste—WEDGEWOOD raises his hammer.)
By your leave, Mr. Wedgewood.
CHORUS (as the KING descends.)
Long live the king! etc.
(the KING takes his station in the center of the stage, and lifts his hat.)