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 another paper. (Walks off to the left to the room of .)

Lukan (Entering).—Master Burda has been found. Your Grace, we are waiting for your orders.

Rozmberk.—I have already given them,—let them be fulfilled.

Zuzanka.—For Heaven’s sake, master, recall your command!

Rozmberk (To ).—Do not delay any longer! ( walks off to the right.)

Zuzanka (to herself).—Oh, will Kinský save his life! (Hurries off to .)

Hannewaldt (Seeing alone).—Grant, sir, my one request. I ask nothing more for myself. I recall everything which has been offensive to you and the mistress of the palace. Forget that I have asked you to give your support to the cause of Rudolf and deal with me, alone, as you may see fit. But one thing only promise me,—do not sign the agreement with Matthias!

Rozmberk (Emphatically)—Not another word, Master Hannewaldt!

Zuzanka (Approaching with is unnoticed behind them.  joyfully).—Here is the paper which you desire, master!

Rozmberk.—Aj, just listen to the reading, Master Hannewaldt, before you go away. Read the agreement, Kinský.

Kinský (Reads).—“Václav Kinský of Vienna, Highest Game Warden of the Kingdom of Bohemia! As a man and brother exceedingly dear to me! Since you have sought me in order that I might declare myself as to my attentions in the future regarding the country and its religious freedom, and the granting of both sacraments, especially recognition of the Bohemian Brethren, and the protection of every individual who declares his religious faith, I declare myself by the signing of this document, a staunch supporter of the above-mentioned principles, and an adherent of the Highest Archduke, Matthias, a protector of religious and national