Scene II
Wallenstein, Gordon.
Wallenstein. All quiet in the town?
Gordon. The town is quiet.
Wallenstein. I hear a boisterous music! and the Castle
Is lighted up. Who are the revellers?
Gordon. There is a banquet given at the Castle
To the Count Tertsky, and Field Marshal Illo. 5
Wallenstein. In honour of the victory.—This tribe
Can shew their joy in nothing else but feasting. [Rings. The Groom of the Chamber enters.
Unrobe me. I will lay me down to sleep. [Wallenstein takes the keys from Gordon.
So we are guarded from all enemies,
And shut in with sure friends. 10
For all must cheat me, or a face like this [Fixing his eye on Gordon.
Was ne'er a hypocrite's mask.
[The Groom of the Chamber takes off his mantle, collar and scarf.
Wallenstein. Take care—what is that?