_Two lackeys enter, one with a letter in his hand. The others as before_.
1st LACKEY. Sir, Colonels Kottwitz, Hennings, Truchsz and others
Beg audience!
ELECTOR (_to the second lackey, as he takes the letter_).
This from the Prince of Homburg?
2D LACKEY. Indeed, your Highness.
ELECTOR. Who delivered it?
2D LACKEY. The Swiss on guard before the castle gate,
Who had it from the Prince's bodyguard.
[_The_ ELECTOR _stands by the table, and reads; whereupon he turns and
calls to a page_.]
Prittwitz! Bring me the warrant, bring it here.
And let me have the passport for the Swede's
Ambassador, Gustaf, the Count of Horn.
[_Exit the page_.]
[_To the first lackey_.]
Now Kottwitz and his retinue may come.