WALLENSTEIN.
119
CAPTAIN.
Near twelve leagues.
Near twelve leagues.
THEKLA.
And which the way?
And which the way?
CAPTAIN.
You go by Tirschenreit
And Falkenberg, thro' our advanced posts.
You go by Tirschenreit
And Falkenberg, thro' our advanced posts.
THEKLA.
Who
Is their commander?
Who
Is their commander?
CAPTAIN.
Colonel Seckendorf.
(Thekla steps to the table, and takes a ring from a casket.)
Colonel Seckendorf.
(Thekla steps to the table, and takes a ring from a casket.)
THEKLA.
You have beheld me in my agony,
And shewn a feeling heart. Please you, accept
(giving him the ring.)
A small memorial of this hour. Now go!
You have beheld me in my agony,
And shewn a feeling heart. Please you, accept
(giving him the ring.)
A small memorial of this hour. Now go!
CAPTAIN. (confused.)
Princess———
(Thekla silently makes signs to him to go, and turns from him. The Captain lingers, and is about to speak. Lady Neubrunn repeats the signal, and he retires.)
Princess———
(Thekla silently makes signs to him to go, and turns from him. The Captain lingers, and is about to speak. Lady Neubrunn repeats the signal, and he retires.)
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