Gordon. Distinctly. The wind brought it from the South.

Butler. It seemed to come from Weiden or from Neustadt. 45

Wallenstein. Tis likely. That's the route the Swedes are taking.
[[770]] How strong is the garrison?

Gordon. Not quite two hundred
Competent men, the rest are invalids.

Wallenstein. Good! And how many in the vale of Jochim?

Gordon. Two hundred arquebussiers have I sent thither 50
To fortify the posts against the Swedes.

Wallenstein. Good! I commend your foresight. At the works too
You have done somewhat?

Gordon. Two additional batteries
I caused to be run up. They were needless.
The Rhinegrave presses hard upon us, General! 55

Wallenstein. You have been watchful in your Emperor's service.
I am content with you, Lieutenant-Colonel. [To Butler.
Release the outposts in the vale of Jochim
With all the stations in the enemy's route. [To Gordon.
Governor, in your faithful hands I leave 60
My wife, my daughter, and my sister. I
Shall make no stay here, and wait but the arrival
Of letters, to take leave of you, together
With all the regiments.