Scene VI

Butler and Gordon.

Gordon. What's this?

Butler. She has lost the man she lov'd—
Young Piccolomini, who fell in the battle.

[[772]]Gordon. Unfortunate Lady!

Butler. You have heard what Illo
Reporteth, that the Swedes are conquerors,
And marching hitherward.

Gordon. Too well I heard it. 5

Butler. They are twelve regiments strong, and there are five
Close by us to protect the Duke. We have
Only my single regiment; and the garrison
Is not two hundred strong.

Gordon. 'Tis even so.