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and provinces fall by the way. Berz. Without you, sir, our cause will die in blood, And Mexico be but a grave for those Who've loved and served you! Mar. The United States has ranked Full sixty thousand men on our frontiers,-- But we have France-- Max. I am awake! At last! From now no man shall risk his life for me But I take equal chance with him! Ah, this Is war, not murder! Mar. You will lead our troops? Max. I will. Mar. Then Mexico is saved! The way To win the southern hearts is but to trust them. Leave at your capital the foreign troops And lead your native soldiers 'gainst the foe! Car. (Aside) No! Never! Never! Alone with those dark hearts! (Enter Marshal Bazaine with envoy from France, Comte de St. Sueveur, Marquis de Gallifet, and General Castlenau) Baz. My lord, we bring new messages from France. Gen. Cast. Your majesty, we beg your gracious pardon For this unseemly pressure. Max. You have it, sir. What says Napoleon? Cast. He greets you, sire, with my unworthy tongue, And sends this letter. (Maximilian reads) Max. My eyes, I think, turn wizards And conjure 'gainst the truth that must be here. For I read false. (Puzzled) What does he mean? Not this-- Baz. My lord, my letters make the import clear. I have instructions here to counsel you To make immediate abdication. Max. No! Car. What? Abdication? Baz. Ay! That is the word. Car. A word for fear and weakness, not for strength, And Maximilian is as strong as France While great Napoleon respects his oath! His troops are ours-- Baz. Nay, princess-- Mir. (Fiercely) Her Majesty! Baz. (Sneers) You prize the feather when the cap is lost? (To the Empress) Pardon a slipping tongue, your Majesty. Those troops you speak of go with me to France. Such is my order--such the firm demand Of the United States. Car.
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