ILLO (who has been standing in the attitude of meditation, to BUTLER,
whom he leads a little on one side).
And how came you to know
That the Count Gallas joins us not?

BUTLER.
Because
He importuned 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 this 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
Worked himself step by step, through each preferment,
From the ranks upwards. And verily, it gives