Nay, an it were the imperial crown! A cap!
Merely the cap of Austria! I've seen it
Hanging above the throne in Gessler's hall.
MASON.
The cap of Austria? Mark that! A snare
To get us into Austria's power, by Heaven!
WORK.
No freeborn man will stoop to such disgrace.
MAS. M.
Come—to our comrades, and advise with them;
[They retire up.]
TELL (to STAUFFACHER).
You see how matters stand! Farewell, my friend!