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graciously consented to remain still with the army,
and not to part from us without our approbation
thereof, so we, collectively and each in particular,
in the stead of an oath personally taken, do hereby
oblige ourselves—likewise by him honorably and
faithfully to hold, and in nowise whatsoever from
him to part, and to be ready to shed for his
interests the last drop of our blood, so far, namely,
as our oath to the Emperor will permit it. (These
last words are repeated by Isolani.) In testimony
of which we subscribe our names."

TERTSKY.

Now!—are you willing to subscribe to this paper?

ISOLANI.

Why should he not? All officers of honour

Can do it, ay must do it.—Pen and ink here!

TERTSKY.

Nay, let it rest till after meal.

ISOLANI (drawing Max. along.)

Come, Max.

(Both seat themselves at their table.)

 

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SCENE IX.

Tertsky, Neumann.

TERTSKY (beckons to Neumann, who is waiting
at the side-table, and steps forward with him
to the edge of the stage.)

Have you the copy with you, Neumann? Give it.

It may be chang'd for the other?