The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77

You’re reading novel The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77 online at LightNovelFree.com. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit LightNovelFree.com. Use F11 button to read novel in full-screen(PC only). Drop by anytime you want to read free – fast – latest novel. It’s great if you could leave a comment, share your opinion about the new chapters, new novel with others on the internet. We’ll do our best to bring you the finest, latest novel everyday. Enjoy!

COUNTESS.

Not till You have discover'd to me--

GORDON.

On this moment Does the world hang. For G.o.d's sake! to the Duke.

While we are speaking--

 

[_Calling loudly_.]

Butler! Butler! G.o.d!

COUNTESS.

Why, he is at the castle with my husband.

[BUTLER _comes from the Gallery_.]

GORDON.

'Twas a mistake--'Tis not the Swedes--it is The Imperialists' Lieutenant-General Has sent me hither--will be here himself Instantly.--You must not proceed.

BUTLER.

He comes Too late.

[GORDON _dashes himself against the wall_.]

GORDON.

O G.o.d of mercy!

COUNTESS.

What too late?

Who will be here himself? Octavio In Egra? Treason! Treason!--Where's the Duke?

[_She rushes to the Gallery._]

SCENE X

_Servants run across the Stage, full of terror. The whole Scene must be spoken entirely without pauses_.

SENI (_from the Gallery_).

A b.l.o.o.d.y, frightful deed!

COUNTESS.

What is it, Seni?

PAGE (_from the Gallery_).

O piteous sight!

[_Other servants hasten in with torches_.]

COUNTESS.

What is it? For G.o.d's sake!

SENI.

And do you ask?

Within, the Duke lies murder'd--and your husband a.s.sa.s.sinated at the Castle.

[_The_ COUNTESS _stands motionless_.]

FEMALE SERVANT (_rus.h.i.+ng across the stage_).

Help! help! the d.u.c.h.ess!

BURGOMASTER (_enters_).

What mean these confused Loud cries that wake the sleepers of this house?

GORDON.

Your house is cursed to all eternity.

In your house doth the Duke lie murder'd!

BURGOMASTER (_rus.h.i.+ng out_).

Heaven forbid!

1ST SERV.

Fly! fly! they murder us all!

SECOND SERVANT (_carrying silver plate_).

That way! the lower Pa.s.sages are block'd up.

VOICE (_from behind the Scene_).

Make room for the Lieutenant-General!

The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77

You're reading novel The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77 online at LightNovelFree.com. You can use the follow function to bookmark your favorite novel ( Only for registered users ). If you find any errors ( broken links, can't load photos, etc.. ), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible. And when you start a conversation or debate about a certain topic with other people, please do not offend them just because you don't like their opinions.


The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77 summary

You're reading The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Volume Iii Part 77. This novel has been translated by Updating. Author: Various already has 709 views.

It's great if you read and follow any novel on our website. We promise you that we'll bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and FREE.

LightNovelFree.com is a most smartest website for reading novel online, it can automatic resize images to fit your pc screen, even on your mobile. Experience now by using your smartphone and access to LightNovelFree.com

RECENTLY UPDATED NOVEL