Van. Come to the present busines then.
Or. We attend you.
[Exeunt.
Actus Secundus.
SCAENA PRIMA.
Enter Barnavelt, Leidenberch, Modesbargen.
Bar. I have with danger venturd thus far to you
That you might know by me our plot's discoverd.
But let not that discourage you: though Van Dort
And Bredero, with others, have assented
To force this Towne, stand you still on your Guard,
And on my reputation rest assured
With violence they never dare attempt you;
For that would give the world to understand
Th'united Provinces, that by their concord
So long have held out 'gainst th'opposition
Of all Spaines Governours, their plotts and armyes,
Make way to their most certaine ruyn by
A Civill warre.
Leid. This cannot be denide.
Bar. And so at any time we may make our peace, Returning to our first obedience Upon what termes we please.
Mod. That is not certaine;
For, should we tempt them once to bring their forces
Against the Towne and find we give it up
For want of strength to keepe it, the Conditions
To which we must subscribe are in their will
And not our choice or pleasure.