MARSHAL. To whom His Highness, trusting that he lead
His force to glory as at Rathenow,
Confides the mounted squadrons of the Mark
[He hesitates.]
Though in no way disprizing Colonel Kottwitz
Who shall be aid in counsel and right hand—
[To CAPTAIN GOLZ in a low voice.]
Is Kottwitz here?
GOLZ. No, General. He has,
You note, dispatched me hither in his place
To take the battle order from your lips.
[The PRINCE gazes over toward the ladies again.]
MARSHAL (continuing).
Takes station in the plain near Hackelwitz
Facing the right wing of the enemy
Well out of range of the artillery fire.
GOLZ (writing). Well out of range of the artillery fire.
[The ELECTRESS ties a scarf about the PRINCESS' throat. The PRINCESS, about to draw on a glove, looks around as if she were in search of something.]