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 Five regiments, foot and horse—to Isolani, To Illo, Kinsky, Butler, the best troops.

Likewise to both of us.

Because the Duke Believes he has secur'd us—means to lure us Still further on by splendid promises. To me he portions forth the princedoms, Glatz And Sagan; and too plain I see the angel With which he doubts not but to catch thee.

No! no! I tell thee—no!

O open yet thine eyes! And to what purpose think'st thou he has call'd us Hither to Pilsen?—To avail himself Of our advice?—O when did Friedland ever Need our advice?—Be calm, and listen to me. To sell ourselves are we call'd hither, and Decline we that—to be his hostages. Therefore doth noble Gallas stand aloof; Thy father, too, thou wouldst not have seen here, If higher duties had not held him fetter'd.

He makes no secret of it—needs make none— That we're call'd hither for his sake—he owns it. He needs our aidance to maintain himself— He did so much for us; and 'tis but fair That we too should do somewhat now for him. OCTAVIO.