I have the Generals' word—a written promise!
Max Piccolomini stands not here—how's that?
TERZKY.
It was—he fancied—
ILLO.
Mere self-willedness.
There needed no such thing 'twixt him and you.
WALLENST.
He is quite right; there needed no such thing.
The regiments, too, deny to march for Flanders—
Have sent me in a paper of remonstrance,
And openly resist the Imperial orders.
The first step to revolt's already taken.
ILLO.
Believe me, thou wilt find it far more easy
To lead them over to the enemy
Than to the Spaniard.