The Death of Wallenstein by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
page 68 of 268 (25%)
page 68 of 268 (25%)
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Recall it, Butler! choose a better party;
You have not chosen the right one. BUTLER (going). Any other Commands for me, lieutenant-general? OCTAVIO. See your white hairs; recall that word! BUTLER. Farewell! OCTAVIO. What! Would you draw this good and gallant sword In such a cause? Into a curse would you Transform the gratitude which you have earned By forty years' fidelity from Austria? BUTLER (laughing with bitterness). Gratitude from the House of Austria! [He is going. OCTAVIO (permits him to go as far as the door, then calls after him). Butler! BUTLER. What wish you? |
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