(Enter Maximilian and ministers)
Car. (Going to him and taking his arm)
’T is signed?
Max. ’T is signed, my love. Come, friends! This act
Of wisdom passed gives me a lighter heart!
(All but Marquez go into ballroom)
Mar. The great death-warrant ’s signed. Ere its black list
Be full, there ’ll be an emperor on the roll!
(National music. Dancers seen through doors, the emperor and empress among them)
(CURTAIN)
ACT III.
Before the Imperial Theatre. Brilliant lights. Crowd confusedly assembled. All talking.