[He pauses.]

Who, meanwhile, facing Wrangel on the heights
Has gained firm footing with his cannonry—

TRUCHSZ (writing). Firm footing with his cannonry—

MARSHAL. You hear it?—

[Proceeding.]

Attempt to drive the Swedes into the swamp
Which lies behind their right.

[A lackey enters.]

LACKEY. Madam, the coach is at the door.

[The ladies rise.]

MARSHAL. The Prince of Homburg—