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.