SCENE IV
Two lackeys enter, one with a letter in his hand. The others as before.
1st LACKEY. Sir, Colonels Kottwitz, Hennings, Truchsz and others
Beg audience!
ELECTOR (to the second lackey, as he takes the letter).
This from the Prince of Homburg?
2D LACKEY. Indeed, your Highness.
ELECTOR. Who delivered it?
2D LACKEY. The Swiss on guard before the castle gate,
Who had it from the Prince's bodyguard.
[The ELECTOR stands by the table, and reads; whereupon he turns and calls to a page.]
Prittwitz! Bring me the warrant, bring it here.
And let me have the passport for the Swede's
Ambassador, Gustaf, the Count of Horn.
[Exit the page.]