Ver. It is his will you should.

Alb. His will, is it?

I am content, then—come.

Tell. My boy! (Holding out his arms to him.)

Alb. My father! (Rushing into Tell’s arms.)

Tell. If thou canst bear it, should not I? Go, now,

My son—and keep in mind that I can shoot—

Go, boy—be thou but steady, I will hit

The apple. Go! God bless thee—go. My bow!— (The bow is handed to him.)

Thou wilt not fail thy master, wilt thou? Thou