WALLENSTEIN.
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ANSPESSADE.
That which I ask'd for the honour to serve in this corps.
That which I ask'd for the honour to serve in this corps.
WALLENSTEIN. (turning to a second.)
Thou wert among the volunteers that seized
and made booty of the Swedish battery at Altenburg.
Thou wert among the volunteers that seized
and made booty of the Swedish battery at Altenburg.
SECOND CUIRASSIER.
Yes, General!
Yes, General!
WALLENSTEIN.
I forget no one with whom I have exchanged
words. (a pause.) Who sends you?
I forget no one with whom I have exchanged
words. (a pause.) Who sends you?
ANSPESSADE.
Your noble regiment, the Cuirassiers of Piccolomini.
Your noble regiment, the Cuirassiers of Piccolomini.
WALLENSTEIN.
Why does not your colonel deliver in your request,
according to the custom of service?
Why does not your colonel deliver in your request,
according to the custom of service?
ANSPESSADE.
Because we would first know whom we serve.
Because we would first know whom we serve.
WALLENSTEIN.
Begin your address.
Begin your address.
ANSPESSADE. (giving the word of command.)
Shoulder your arms!
Shoulder your arms!
WALLENSTEIN. (turning to a third.)
Thy name is Risbeck, Cologne is thy birthplace.
Thy name is Risbeck, Cologne is thy birthplace.
THIRD CUIRASSIER.
Risbeck of Cologne.
Risbeck of Cologne.
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