(A confused murmur is heard amongst the Soldiers; some of them call out)
(A confused noise of voices is heard, and one louder than the rest calls out)
(A loud clamour and clashing of arms, then several voices call out)
Fred'rick shall lead us now
(Other voices call out)
We'll march where'er we list, for Milan march.
(Basil, waving his hand, and beckoning them to be silent, speaks with a very loud voice)
Yes, march where'er ye list, for Milan march.
Sol. Hear him, hear him!
(The murmur ceases—a short pause.)
Bas. Yes, march where'er ye list, for Milan march.
But as banditti, not as soldiers go;
For on this spot of earth I will disband,
And take from you the rank and name of soldiers.
(A great clamour amongst the ranks
some call out)(Others call out)
No, he dares not do it.
(One voice very loud)