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Rh The means thereto. What render'd this Gustavus Resistless, and unconquer'd upon earth? This: that he was the monarch in his army; A monarch, one who is indeed a monarch, Was never yet subdued but by his equal. But to the point! The best is yet to come. Attend now, Generals!

The Prince Cardinal Begins his route at the approach of spring From the Milanese; and leads a Spanish army Thro' Germany into the Netherlands. That he may march secure and unimpeded, 'Tis th' Emperor's will, you grant him a detachment Of eight horse-regiments from the army here.

Yes, yes! I understand!—Eight regiments! Well, Right well concerted, father Lamormain! Eight thousand horse! Yes, yes! 'Tis as it should be! I see it coming.

There is nothing coming. All stands in front: the counsel of state-prudence, The dictate of necessity!

What then? What, my Lord Envoy? May I not be suffer'd To understand, that folks are tir'd of seeing The