No More Learning

_ I know not that even now--but will approve
The second. I have still a further shield. --
I did not enter Prague alone; and should I 390
Be put to rest with Stralenheim, there are
Some tongues without will wag in my behalf.
Be brief in your decision! [200]

_Sieg. _ I will be so. --
My word is sacred and irrevocable
Within _these_ walls, but it extends no further.

_Gab. _ I'll take it for so much.

_Sieg. _ (_points to_ ULRIC'S _sabre, still upon the ground_).
Take also _that_--
I saw you eye it eagerly, and him
Distrustfully.

_Gab. _ (_takes up the sabre_). I will; and so provide
To sell my life--not cheaply.
[GABOR _goes into the turret, which_ SIEGENDORF _closes_.

_Sieg. _ (_advances to_ ULRIC). Now, Count Ulric!
For son I dare not call thee--What say'st thou? 400

_Ulr. _ His tale is true.

_Sieg. _ True, monster!

_Ulr. _ Most true, father!
And you did well to listen to it: what
We know, we can provide against. He must
Be silenced.

_Sieg. _ Aye, with half of my domains;
And with the other half, could he and thou
Unsay this villany.

_Ulr.