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THE PICCOLOMINI, OR THE
MAX.
THEKLA.
Am I not thine? There lives within my soul
A lofty courage—'tis love gives it me!
I ought to be less open—ought to hide
My heart more from thee—so decorum dictates:
But where in this place could'st thou seek for truth,
If in my mouth thou didst not find it?
SCENE VI.
To them enters the Countess Tertsky.
COUNTESS (in a pressing manner.)
My husband sends me for you.—It is now
The latest moment.
(They not appearing to attend to what she
says, she steps between them.)
THEKLA.
It has been scarce a moment.
COUNTESS.
Flies swiftly with your Highness, Princess niece!
MAX.
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