The Works of Frederick Schiller

Chapter 436

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The same. LA HIRE.

DUNOIS. La Hire, where is the maiden?

LA HIRE. That I ask Of you; I left her fighting by your side.

DUNOIS. I thought she was protected by your arm, When I departed to assist the king.

BURGUNDY. Not long ago I saw her banner wave Amidst the thickest of the hostile ranks.

DUNOIS. Alas! where is she? Evil I forebode? Come, let us haste to rescue her. I fear Her daring soul hath led her on too far; Alone she combats in the midst of foes, And without succor yieldeth to the crowd.

CHARLES. Haste to her rescue!

LA HIRE. Come!

BURGUNDY. We follow all!

[Exit.

[They retire in haste. A deserted part of the battle-field. In the distance are seen the towers of Rheims illumined by the sun.