_Cornet._ He was sorely frightened, When it was told him he must to Vienna. But the Count Altringer bade him take heart, Would he but make a full and free confession. 25 _Octavio._ Is Altringer then with your Lord? I heard That he lay sick at Linz. _Cornet._ These three days past He's with my master, the Lieutenant-General, At Frauenberg. Already have they sixty Small companies together, chosen men; 30 Respectfully they greet you with assurances, That they are only waiting your commands. _Octavio._ In a few days may great events take place. And when must you return? _Cornet._ I wait your orders. _Octavio._ Remain till evening. [Cornet _signifies his assent and obeisance, and is going._ _Octavio._ No one saw you--ha? 35 _Cornet._ No living creature. Through the cloister wicket The Capuchins, as usual, let me in. _Octavio._ Go, rest your limbs, and keep yourself concealed. I hold it probable, that yet ere evening I shall dispatch you. The development 40 Of this affair approaches: ere the day, That even now is dawning in the heaven, Ere this eventful day hath set, the lot That must decide our fortunes will be drawn. [_Exit_ Cornet. LINENOTES: [9] _Sesina_ 1800, 1828, 1829. [Before 10] _Octavio (eagerly)._ 1800, 1828, 1829. SCENE III _OCTAVIO and MAX PICCOLOMINI._ _Octavio._ Well--and what now, son? All will soon be clear; For all, I'm certain, went through that Sesina. _Max._ I will procure me light a shorter way. Farewell. _Octavio._ Where now?--Remain here. _Max._ To the Duke. 5 _Octavio._ What----