Not till
You have discover'd to me—

GORDON.

On this moment
Does the world hang. For God's sake! to the Duke.
While we are speaking—

[Calling loudly.]

Butler! Butler! God!

COUNTESS.

Why, he is at the castle with my husband.

[BUTLER comes from the Gallery.]

GORDON.

'Twas a mistake—'Tis not the Swedes—it is
The Imperialists' Lieutenant-General
Has sent me hither—will be here himself
Instantly.—You must not proceed.