(Soldiers go out with Rafael. Aseffa follows. As she passes the general she drops to her knees and kisses his hands)
Trev. (Alone) Starvation now or plunder. We ’ll quarter where
We can.... A horseman! If ’t is Ignacio
We shall have news.
(Enter Ignacio, from riding)
Ig. Who ’s here?
Trev. Ignacio?
Ig. (Saluting) Your pardon, sir!
Trev. You’re from the capital?
Ig. Three days ago I left the city. I ’ve slept
On horseback since.
Trev. Your news!
Ig. We fight an empire.
The Austrian is crowned.