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THE PICCOLOMINI, OR THE
Plung'd down upon and seized, this weighty prize!———
We bring it hither———
ILLO.
The illustrious company assembled here.
BUTLER.
ISOLANI.
The very churches are full of soldiers.
(Casts his eye round)
You're settled quite at home! Well, well! we soldiers
Must shift and suit us in what way we can.
ILLO.
You'll find Count Tertsky here, and Tiefenbach,
Kolatto, Goetz, Maradas, Hinnersam,
The Piccolomini, both son and father———
You'll meet with many an unexpected greeting
From many an old friend and acquaintance. Only
Gallas is wanting still, and Altringer.
BUTLER.
ILLO. (hesitating).
ISOLANI. (interrupting him).
I see him yet, ('tis now ten years ago,
We