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BUTLER.

⁠Because

He importun'd me to remain behind.

ILLO. (with warmth).

And you?—You hold out firmly?

(Grasping his hand with affection.)

⁠Noble Butler!

BUTLER.

After the obligation which the Duke

Had laid so newly on me———

ILLO.

⁠I had forgotten

A pleasant duty—Major-General,
I wish you joy!

ISOLANI.

⁠What, you mean, of his regiment?

I hear, too, that, to make the gift still sweeter,
The Duke has given him the very same
In which he first saw service, and since then,
Work'd himself, step by step, thro' each preferment
From the ranks upwards. And verily, it gives
A precedent of hope, a spur of action
To the whole corps, if once in their remembrance
An old deserving soldier makes his way.

BUTLER.

I am perplexed and doubtful, whether or no

I dare accept this your congratulation.
The Emperor has not yet confirm'd th' appointment.

ISOLANI.