Her cities either sacked or arméd forts,

Withstand the common foe; her King outcast,

Battles for his rule with his own vassals.

(Enter Henry with a few knights.)

Hen. This way, this way, the enemy press back,

One struggle now for Germany and my crown.

(All pass out. Enter Wolf of Hamburg, with the head of Rodulph.)

Wolf. Ha, ha, thou thing that wert a pope’s retainer,

Roll there the nonce an’ mix thee with the dust,