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Rh You must not lay down the command. I hear They mean to send a deputation to you.

If I'm in aught to bind myself to them, They too must bind themselves to me.

Of course.

Their words of honor they must give, their oaths, Give them in writing to me, promising Devotion to my service unconditional.

Why not?

Devotion unconditional? The exception of their duties towards Austria They'll always place among the premises. With this reserve

All unconditional! No premises, no reserves.

A thought has struck me. Does not Count Tertsky give us a set banquet This evening?

Yes; and all the Generals Have been invited. 4