Leader.
I think the deed is done. It was the King
Who groaned. . . . Stand close, and think if anything . . .
[The Old Men gather together under the shock, and debate confusedly.
Elder B.
I give you straight my judgement. Summon all
The citizens to rescue. Sound a call!
Elder C.
No, no! Burst in at once without a word!
In, and convict them by their dripping sword!
Elder D.
Yes; that or something like it. Quick, I say,
Be doing ! 'Tis a time for no delay.
Elder E.
We have time to think. This opening . . . They have planned
Some scheme to make enslavement of the land.
Elder F.
Yes, while we linger here! They take no thought
Of lingering, and their sword-arm sleepeth not!
Elder G.
I have no counsel. I can speak not. Oh,
Let him give counsel who can strike a blow!
