NEUBR.
My dearest lady—
CAPTAIN.
I retire.
THEKLA.
'Tis over.
Proceed to the conclusion.
CAPTAIN.
Wild despair
Inspired the troops with frenzy when they saw
Their leader perish; every thought of rescue
Was spurned; they fought like wounded tigers; their
Frantic resistance roused our soldiery;
A murderous fight took place, nor was the contest
Finish'd before their last man fell.
THEKLA (faltering).
And where—
Where is—You have not told me all.
CAPTAIN (after a pause).