OCTAVIO.
Whether, Count,
That right is mine, this paper may, instruct you.
ISOLANI (stammering).
Why,—why—what! this is the Emperor's hand and seal! [Reads.]
"Whereas, the officers collectively
Throughout our army will obey the orders
Of the Lieutenant-General Piccolomini.
As from ourselves."—Hem—Yes! so I—
Yes! yes!—
I—I give you joy, Lieutenant-General!
OCTAVIO.
And you submit you to the order?
ISOLANI.
I—
But you have taken me so by surprise—
Time for reflection one must have—
OCTAVIO.
Two minutes.