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Act 1 Otho The GreatA Tragedy in Five Acts Dramatis Personæ Ludolph, his Son. Conrad, Duke of Franconia. Albert, a Knight, favoured by Otho. Sigifred, an Officer, friend of Ludolph. Theodore Gonfrid Officers. ethelbert, an Abbot. Gersa, Prince of Hungary. An Hungarian Captain. Physician. Page. Nobles, Knights, Attendants, and Soldiers. Erminia, Niece of Otho. Auranthe, Conrads Sister. Ladies and Attendants. Scene: The Castle of Friedburg, its vicinity, and the Hungarian Camp. Time, One Day. Act IScene I.An Apartment in the Castle. Enter Conrad Amid the wreck of thousands I am whole; For every crime I have a laurel-wreath, For every lie a lordship. Nor yet has My ship of fortune furled her silken sails, Let her glide on! This dangered neck is saved, By dexterous policy from the rebels axe; And of my ducal palace not one stone Is bruised by the Hungarian petards. Toil hard, ye slaves, and from the miser-earth Bring forth once more my bullion, treasured deep, With all my jewelled salvers, silver and gold. And precious goblets that make rich the wine. But why do I stand babbling to myself? Where is Auranthe? I have news for her Shall Auranthe. Conrad! what tidings? Good, if I may guess Conrad. You guess aright. And, sister, slurring oer Auranthe. So serious? Conrad. Yes, so serious, that before Auranthe. I prythee, Conrad, do not overact Conrad. Trust me for once. That you may be assured Auranthe. I confess Conrad. I saw my moment. The Hungarians, Auranthe. So far yourself. But what is this to me |
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