_Wallenstein._ They are all mine-- Mine unconditionally--mine on all terms. 95 Not me, your own eyes you must trust. [_He gives him the paper containing the written oath. WRANGEL reads it through, and, having read it, lays it on the table, remaining silent._ So then? Now comprehend you? _Wrangel._ Comprehend who can! My Lord Duke; I will let the mask drop--yes! I've full powers for a final settlement. The Rhinegrave stands but four days' march from here 100 With fifteen thousand men, and only waits For orders to proceed and join your army. Those orders I give out, immediately We're compromised. _Wallenstein._ What asks the Chancellor? _Wrangel._ Twelve Regiments, every man a Swede--my head 105 The warranty--and all might prove at last Only false play---- _Wallenstein (starting)._ Sir Swede! _Wrangel._ Am therefore forced T' insist thereon, that he do formally, Irrevocably break with the Emperor, Else not a Swede is trusted to Duke Friedland. 110 _Wallenstein._ Come, brief and open! What is the demand? _Wrangel._ That he forthwith disarm the Spanish regiments Attached to the Emperor, that he seize Prague, And to the Swedes give up that city, with The strong pass Egra. _Wallenstein._ That is much indeed! 115 Prague!--Egra's granted--But--but Prague!--'Twon't do. I give you every security Which you may ask of me in common reason-- But Prague--Bohemia--these, Sir General, I can myself protect. _Wrangel._ We doubt it not. 120 But 'tis not the protection that is now Our sole concern. We want security, That we shall not expend our men and money All to no purpose. _Wallenstein._ 'Tis but reasonable. _Wrangel._ And till we are indemnified, so long 125 Stays Prague in pledge. _Wallenstein._ Then trust you us so little?