Persons in the Drama
The Emperor Maximilian | The Bishop of Bamberg |
Goetz von Berlichingen | Franz Lerse |
Adelbert von Weislingen | Elizabeth, wife to Goetz |
Franz von Sickingen | Marie, his sister |
Hans von Selbitz | Adelheid von Walldorf |
Franz, page to Weislingen | Imperial Councillor |
George, page to Goetz | Usher |
Faud | |
Max Stumpf, Sievers, Metzler, Link, Kohl, | |
Act I
Scene I.—Forest; a poor hut in the background. Goetz and George.
Goetz: Where can my men be? Up and down I have to walk, lest sleep should overcome me. Five days and nights already in ambush. But when I get thee, Weislingen, I shall make up for it! You priests may send round your obliging Weislingen to decry me—I am awake. You escaped me, bishop! So your dear Weislingen may pay the piper. George! George! (Enter George.) Tell Hans to get ready. My scouts may be back any moment. And give me some more wine!
George: Hark! I hear some horses galloping—two
—it must be your men!
Goetz: My horse, quick! Tell Hans to arm!
[Enter Faud, who reports to Goetz that Weislingen is
approaching. Exit Goetz and his men.
George: Oh, St. George! Make me strong and brave! And give me spear, armour, and horse!
[Exit.