[625:1] This passing off of his real irresolution and fancy-dalliance for depth of Reserve and for Plan formed within the magic circle of his own inapproachable spirits is very fine; but still it is not tragic--nay scarce obvious enough to be altogether _dramatic_, if in this word we involve theatre-representation. Iago (so far only analogous to Wallenstein as in him an _Impulse_ is the source of his conduct rather than the _motive_), always acting is not the object of Interest, [but] derives a constant interest from Othello, on whom he is acting; from Desdemona, Cassio, every one; and, besides, for the purpose of theatric comprehensibility he is furnished with a set of outside motives that actually pass with the groundling for the true springs of action. _MS. R_. LINENOTES: [Before 1] _Wallenstein (in deep thought to himself)._ 1800, 1828, 1829. [37] _we_ 1800 [62] _never_ 1800. [63] _known_ 1800. [69] _thou_ 1800. [70] _not_ 1800. [72] _me_ 1800. [76] _would_ 1800. [79] _power_ 1800. SCENE XI _ILLO, WALLENSTEIN, TERTSKY._ _Wallenstein._ How stand affairs without? Are they prepared? _Illo._ You'll find them in the very mood you wish. They know about the Emperor's requisitions, And are tumultuous. _Wallenstein._ How hath Isolan Declared himself? _Illo._ He's yours, both soul and body, 5 Since you built up again his Faro-bank. _Wallenstein._ And which way doth Kolatto bend? Hast thou Made sure of Tiefenbach and Deodate? _Illo._ What Piccolomini does, that they do too. _Wallenstein._ You mean then I may venture somewhat with them? 10 _Illo._--If you are assured of the Piccolomini. _Wallenstein._ Not more assured of mine own self. _Tertsky._ And yet I would you trusted not so much to Octavio, The fox! _Wallenstein._ Thou teachest me to know my man? Sixteen campaigns I have made with that old warrior. 15 Besides, I have his horoscope, We both are born beneath like stars--in short To this belongs its own particular aspect, If therefore thou canst warrant me the rest---- _Illo._ There is among them all but this one voice, 20 You must not lay down the command. I hear They mean to send a deputation to you. _Wallenstein._ If I'm in aught to bind myself to them, They too must bind themselves to me. _Illo._ Of course. _Wallenstein._ Their words of honour they must give, their oaths, 25 Give them in writing to me, promising Devotion to my service unconditional. _Illo._ Why not? _Tertsky._ Devotion unconditional? The exception of their duties towards Austria They'll always place among the premises. 30 With this reserve---- _Wallenstein._ All unconditional! No premises, no reserves.