[As he is going, he comes back.]
Did not you also take the oath at Rootli?
I heard your name, methinks.
FISHERMAN.
Yes, I was there,
And took the oath of the confederacy.
TELL.
Then do me this one favor: speed to Bürglen—
My wife is anxious at my absence—tell her
That I am, free, and in secure concealment.
FISHER.
But whither shall I tell her you have fled?
TELL.
You'll find her father with her, and some more,
Who took the oath with you upon the Rootli;
Bid them resolute and strong of heart—
For Tell is free and master of his arm;
They shall hear further news of me ere long.