SCENE VIII.
A large Saloon lighted up with festal Splendour; in the Midst of it, and in the Centre of the Stage, a Table richly set out, at which eight Generals are sitting, among whom are Octavio Piccolomini, Tertsky, and Maradas. Right and left of this, but further back, two other Tables, at each of which six Persons are placed. The middle Door, which is standing open, gives to the Prospect a fourth Table, with the same Number of Persons. More forward stands the Sideboard. The whole Front of the Stage is kept open for the Pages and Servants in waiting. All is in Motion. The Band of Music belonging to Tertsky's Regiment march across the Stage, and draw up around the Tables. Before they are quite off from the Front of the Stage, Max. Piccolomini appears, Tertsky advances towards him with a Paper, Isolani comes up to meet him with a Beaker or Service-cup.
Tertsky, Isolani, Max. Piccolomini.
ISOLANI.
Off, to thy place—quick! Tertzky here has given
The mother's holiday wine up to free booty.
Here it goes on as at the Heideberg castle.
