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ISOLANI.

The sins of youth! I have already tried

the chalybeate waters. Well—I must bear it.
(Tertsky gives the paper to Maradas; he steps to
the table to subscribe.)

OCTAVIO. (advancing to Butler).

You are not over fond of the orgies of Bacchus,

Colonel! I have observed it. You would, I
think, find yourself more to your liking in the
uproar of a battle than of a feast.

BUTLER.

I must confess 'tis not in my way.

OCTAVIO. (stepping nearer to him friendlily.)

Nor in mine neither, I can assure you; and I am

not a little glad, my much honoured Colonel
Butler, that we agree so well in our opinions. A
half-dozen good friends at most, at a small round
table, a glass of genuine Tokay, open hearts, and
a rational conversation—that's my taste!

BUTLER.

And mine, too, when it can be had. (The

paper comes to Tiefenbach, who glances over it
at the same time with Goetz and Kolatto.
Maradas in the meantime returns to Octavio, all this
takes places, the conversation with Butler proceeding
uninterrupted.)

OCTAVIO. (introducing Madaras to Butler.)

Don Balthasar Maradas! likewise a man of our

stamp, and long ago your admirer. (Butler bows)