Scene III.—A hall in the citadel, hung with arms and banners.

Rainier, Herman—Knights in the background, laying aside their armour.

Her. (coming forward and speaking hurriedly.)

Is it done? Have you done it?

Rai. (with disgust.) What! you thirst

For blood so deeply?

Her. (indignantly.) Have you struck, and saved

The honour of your house?

Rai. (thoughtfully to himself.) The light i’ the soul

Is such a wavering thing! Have I done well?