1st Soldier. No, no! The city ’s taken!
2d Soldier. Juarez is here! The Liberals are on us!
(Confused talking and shouts continue. Re-enter Prince Salm-Salm)
Max. What is it, prince?
Prince Salm. O dearest majesty—
Max. The worst!
P Salm. ’T is treachery. We are surrounded!
Max. Those bells—
P Salm. Ring out the enemy’s success.
Each post is captained by a Liberal.
Max. (Calmly to princess) Forgive me. You were right. (To Prince Salm-Salm) Who is the traitor?