The enemy’s away!
Who conquers through sheer bravery
But Old Brabant and liberty?
Victory! Victory!
Glory and loot to-day!
Maria. Well, they do look like lunatics; and there’s that villain of a Michiel with them.
D’Eglantiers (wiping his sword). The victory is ours, comrades! Our courage has repulsed the enemy, and maintained the glory of our name. Lieutenant Taelinck, see that none of the Hollanders escape who are hidden away here, do you hear?
Taelinck. I have seen to that, Captain. All the exits are well guarded.
Maria (aside). The poor quarter-master! how will he escape?
Michiel. What will the gentlemen please to take? Everything in the house is at your service.