Wallenstein. Let our regiments hold themselves
In readiness to march; for we shall leave
Pilsen ere evening. [Exit Tertsky.
Butler!
Butler. Yes, my General.
Wallenstein. The Governor at Egra is your friend 5
And countryman. Write to him instantly
By a Post Courier. He must be advised,
That we are with him early on the morrow.
You follow us yourself, your regiment with you.
Butler. It shall be done, my General!
Wallenstein (steps between Max and Thekla). Part!
Max. O God! [10]
[Cuirassiers enter with drawn swords, and assemble in the back-ground. At the same time there are heard from below some spirited passages out of the Pappenheim March, which seem to address Max.
Wallenstein (to the Cuirassiers). Here he is, he is at liberty: I keep him
No longer.
[He turns away, and stands so that Max cannot pass by him nor approach the Princess.
Max. Thou know'st that I have not yet learnt to live
Without thee! I go forth into a desert,
Leaving my all behind me. O do not turn 15
Thine eyes away from me! O once more shew me
Thy ever dear and honoured countenance.
[Max attempts to take his hand, but is repelled; he turns to the Countess. Is there no eye that has a look of pity for me?
[The Countess turns away from him; he turns to the Duchess. My mother!