(Collects himself abruptly. He appears to wake out of a dream. His manners and bearing revert to the gloomy energy which previously had the ascendency.) Stop, stay, what happens without?
Ildibad.
The warriors return from the Wagenburg, sire, and most of the wives come with them.
Teja.
Are the leaders assembled?
Ildibad.
Yea, Sire.
Teja.
They might have patience for a moment more.
Ildibad.