Schwytz, then, must share the honor of the sword;
For she's the honored ancestor of all.
RÖSSEL.
Let me arrange this generous controversy.
Uri shall lead in battle—Schwytz in Council.
FÜRST (gives STAUFFACHER his hand).
Then take your place.
STAUFFACHER.
Not I. Some older man.
HOFE.
Ulrich, the Smith, is the most aged here.