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 Secure of the majority with us; And of the army's general sentiment He hath a pleasing proof in that petition Which thou deliver'st to him from the regiments. Add this too—I have letters that the Rhinegrave Hath chang'd his route, and travels by forc'd marches To the Bohemian Forest. What this purports, Remains unknown; and, to confirm suspicion, This night a Swedish nobleman arriv'd here.

I have thy word. Thou'lt not proceed to action Before thou hast convinc'd me—me myself:

Is it possible? Still, after all thou know'st, Canst thou believe still in his innocence?

Thy judgment may mistake: my heart can not. (moderates his voice and manner) These reasons might expound thy spirit or mine; But they expound not Friedland—I have faith: For as he knits his fortunes to the stars, Even so doth he resemble them in secret, Wonderful, still inexplicable courses! Trust me, they do him wrong. All will be solv'd. These smokes, at once, will kindle into flame— The edges of this black and stormy cloud Will brighten suddenly, and we shall view The Unapproachable glide out in splendour.

I will await it. SCENE