Gordon. 'Twas a mistake—'Tis not the Swedes—it is 10
The Imperialist's Lieutenant-General
Has sent me hither, will be here himself
Instantly.—You must not proceed.

Butler. He comes
[[807]] Too late. [Gordon dashes himself against the wall.

Gordon. O God of mercy!

Countess. What too late?
Who will be here himself? Octavio 15
In Egra? Treason! Treason! Where's the Duke? [She rushes to the gallery.

LINENOTES:

Before [5] Gordon (in an agony of affright). 1800, 1828, 1829.

Scene VIII

Servants run across the stage full of terror. The whole Scene must be spoken entirely without pauses.