GORDON

And they were so Who first occasioned it, 'twould bring much comfort To all true Soldiers. Soft, The General's here himself: my gracious Lord The Duke. 'Twere a shame. We were musing, What serious thought it was, that could so long Detain you from our conference. Well at least, wee'r bound To hope the best, he's in himself so mighty, He seems above his fate. By our honours, No syllable shall ever pass our lips, What you in love reveal to us. So malicious. Yes, it's time, That we were mounted, it's four leagues at least Unto the Generals Camp, and it'll be late Ere we arrive there, are you yet resolved Upon the means, by which to put in practice Our long intended purpose, our delay Will make the Emperor apt to call in question Our faiths integrity, Doubt not me, I shall perform with cunning skill, what ever Belongs to me; but do you intend the General Alone shall fallen, or his confederates Shall perish with him, Mighty Duke, According to my duty, I am come Here to present you with the keys of Egers, My place of Government, and with them my life, To do you service. Some three hours easy march. Ferdinand, Had he arrived here in his greatest glory, Could not have been more welcome; while I am Governor of this town, it and my life Are at your service. My Lord of Kintzki, This to our Generals health, and welcome hither. The Counts, Thy bold confederate Rebels, by our hands Sent to their ruin. True, the dignity of Princes, Does make what ever quarrels Subject's raise Against their Sovereigns, odious. It's very just, And in my judgement requisite. Come softly, And if my stroke miss, second me.