And either way, all 's ended!

Duch. Let all end!

Berth. The requisition!

Gui. —Valence holds, of course!

Berth. Desire his presence! [Adolf goes out.

Courtiers. [To each other.] Out it all comes yet;

He 'll have his word against the bargain yet;

He 's not the man to tamely acquiesce.

One passionate appeal—upbraiding even,

May turn the tide again. Despair not yet! [They retire a little.