Zast. (observing.) Ha!

Enter prince and train through the doorway.

Prin. (looking earnestly around.) How! gone! 'tis well! for she recalls such dreadful scenes, that, coward-like, I sicken at her sight.—But whither gone? Who was her guard?

Rav. A loyal and a chosen knight; they know him well, and saw him lead her to her cell.

Zast. We did, my liege; but 'tis my duty to impart, as one of equal loyalty and honour——

Rav. (hastily interrupting him.) Peace! he returns!

Everard re-enters.

Prin. (to Everard.) Now, to your office, Sir! Speak, is the traitress safe?

Ever. Quite, quite safe, my liege.

[Looking at Ravensburg, who shows joy, aside.