Lerse [Enter Goetz. Goetz Goetz: They have ceased firing, and offer a truce with all sorts of signs and white rags. They will probably ask me to surrender on knightly parole. Goetz: Lerse: I'll go and see. 'Tis best to know their mind. Lerse: [Goes out and returns shortly. Lerse: Liberty! Liberty! Here are the conditions. You may withdraw with arms, horses, and armour, leaving all provisions behind. Your property will be carefully guarded. I am to remain. Lerse: Goetz: Come, take the best arms with you, and leave the others here! Come, Elizabeth! Through this very gate I led you as a young bride. Who knows when we [Pg 12] shall return? Goetz: [Pg 12] [Exeunt Goetz and Elizabeth, followed by George. While the men are choosing arms and preparing, Lerse, who has heard shouting and firing without, looks through the window. Goetz Elizabeth George Lerse Lerse: God! They are murdering our master! He is off his horse! Help him! Lerse:
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