Laska. Not a step further!

Pestalutz. Dastard! was this your promise to the king?

Laska. I have fulfilled his orders. Have walked with you
As with a friend: have pointed out Lord Casimir: [125]
And now I leave you to take care of him.
For the king's purposes are doubtless friendly.

Pestalutz. Be on your guard, man!

Laska. Ha! what now?

Pestalutz. Behind you!
'Twas one of Satan's imps, that grinned and threatened you
For your most impudent hope to cheat his master! [130]

Laska. Pshaw! What! you think 'tis fear that makes me leave you?

Pestalutz. Is't not enough to play the knave to others,
But thou must lie to thine own heart?

Laska. Friend! Laska will be found at his own post,
Watching elsewhere for the king's interest. [135]
There's a rank plot that Laska must hunt down,
'Twixt Bethlen and Glycine!

Pestalutz. What! the girl
[[942]] Whom Laska saw the war-wolf tear in pieces?