the elements appear 500
To fight against me, and this sudden flood
May keep me prisoner here till----
[_He pauses and looks at_ WERNER: _then resumes_.
This man must
Be watched. If it is he, he is so changed,
His father, rising from his grave again,
Would pass by him unknown. I must be wary:
An error would spoil all.

_Iden._ Your Lordship seems
Pensive. Will it not please you to pass on?

_Stral._ 'Tis past fatigue, which gives my weighed-down spirit
An outward show of thought. I will to rest.

_Iden._ The Prince's chamber is prepared, with all 510
The very furniture the Prince used when
Last here, in its full splendour.
(_Aside_). Somewhat tattered,
And devilish damp, but fine enough by torch-light;
And that's enough for your right noble blood
Of twenty quarterings upon a hatchment;
So let their bearer sleep 'neath something like one
Now, as he one day will for ever lie.

_Stral._ (_rising and turning to_ GABOR).
Good night, good people! Sir, I trust to-morrow
Will find me apter to requite your service.
In the meantime I crave your company 520
A moment in my chamber.

_Gab._ I attend you.

_Stral_, (_after a few steps, pauses, and calls_ WERNER).
Friend!

_Wer._ Sir!

_Iden._ _Sir!_ Lord--oh Lord! Why don't you say
His Lordship, or his Excellency? Pray,
My Lord, excuse this poor man's want of breeding:
He hath not been accustomed to admission
To such a presence.

_Stral._ (_to_ IDENSTEIN). Peace, intendant!

_Iden._ Oh!
I am dumb.

_Stral._ (_to_ WERNER). Have you been long here?

_Wer._ Long?

_Stral._ I sought
An answer, not an echo.

_Wer._ You may seek
Both from the walls. I am not used to answer
Those whom I know not.

_Stral._ Indeed! Ne'er the less, 530
You might reply with courtesy to what
Is asked in kindness.

_Wer._ When I know it such
I will requite--that is, _reply_--in unison.

_Stral._ The intendant sai