SCENE I.--_Forest; a poor hut in the background_. GOETZ _and

GEORGE.

GOETZ: Where can my men be? Up and down I have to walk, lest sleep should overcome me. Five days and nights already in ambush. But when I get thee, Weislingen, I shall make up for it! You priests may send round your obliging Weislingen to decry me--I am awake. You escaped me, bishop! So your dear Weislingen may pay the piper. George! George! (_Enter_ GEORGE.) Tell Hans to get ready. My scouts may be back any moment. And give me some more wine!

GEORGE: Hark! I hear some horses galloping--two--it must be your men!

GOETZ: My horse, quick! Tell Hans to arm!

[_Enter_ FAUD, _who reports to_ GOETZ _that_ WEISLINGEN _is approaching. Exit_ GOETZ _and his men_.

GEORGE: Oh, St. George! Make me strong and brave! And give me spear, armour, and horse! [_Exit._