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More than it has for years. And let but only
Things first turn up auspicious here below———
Mark what I say—the right stars too will shew themselves.
Come, to the Generals. All is in the glow,
And must be beaten while 'tis malleable.

TERTSKY.

Do you go thither, Illo? I must stay

And wait here for the Countess Terzky. Know,
That we too are not idle. Break one string,
A second is in readiness.

ILLO.

⁠Yes! yes!

I saw your Lady smile with such sly meaning.
What's in the wind?

TERTSKY.

⁠A secret. Hush! she comes.

⁠[Exit Illo.

 

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SCENE II.

(The Countess steps out from a closet.)

Count and Countess Tertsky.

TERTSKY.

Well—is she coming—I can keep him back

No longer.

COUNTESS.

⁠She will be here instantly,

You only send him.