Casimir. It did, and therefore
Have I sent back both pledge and invitation.
The spotless Hind hath fled to them for shelter, [15]
And bears with her my seal of fellowship! [They take hands.

[[938]]Lord Rudolph. But Emerick! how when you reported to him
Sarolta's disappearance, and the flight
Of Bethlen with his guards?

Casimir. O he received it
As evidence of their mutual guilt. In fine, 20
With cozening warmth condoled with, and dismissed me.

Lord Rudolph. I entered as the door was closing on you:
His eye was fixed, yet seemed to follow you,—
With such a look of hate, and scorn and triumph,
As if he had you in the toils already, 25
And were then choosing where to stab you first.
But hush! draw back!

Casimir. This nook is at the furthest
From any beaten track.

Lord Rudolph. There! mark them!

[Points to where Laska and Pestalutz cross the Stage.

Casimir. Laska!

Lord Rudolph. One of the two I recognized this morning;
His name is Pestalutz: a trusty ruffian 30
Whose face is prologue still to some dark murder.
Beware no stratagem, no trick of message,
Dispart you from your servants.

Casimir (aside). I deserve it.
The comrade of that ruffian is my servant:
The one I trusted most and most preferred. [35]
But we must part. What makes the king so late?
It was his wont to be an early stirrer.