After [[330]] [Moderates his voice and manner. 1800, 1828, 1829.


Scene II

Octavio and Max as before. To them the Valet of the Chamber.

Octavio. How now, then?

Valet. A dispatch is at the door.

Octavio. So early? From whom comes he then? Who is it?

Valet. That he refused to tell me.

Octavio. Lead him in:
And, hark you—let it not transpire. [Exit Valet—the Cornet steps in.

Octavio. Ha! Cornet—is it you? and from Count Galas? [5]
Give me your letters.