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Rh That Luth'ranism may be no longer preach'd In that cathedral, nor heretical Defilement desacrate the celebration Of that pure festival.

My generals, Can this be realiz'd?

'Tis not possible.

It can't be realiz'd.

The Emperor Already hath commanded colonel Suys To advance toward Bavaria?

What did Suys?

That which his duty prompted. He advanc'd!

What? he advanc'd? And I, his general, Had given him orders, peremptory orders, Not to desert his station! Stands it thus With my authority? Is this th' obedience Due to my office, which being thrown aside No war can be conducted? Chieftains, speak! You be the judges, generals! What deserves That officer, who of his oath neglectful Is guilty of contempt of orders? 3