Ars, but scarcely on the stage). A light gleams hither from the corridor. It leads directly to the duke's bed-chamber. GORDON. But then I break my oath to the emperor; If he escape and strengthen the enemy, Do I not hereby call down on my head All the dread consequences. BUTLER (stepping forward). Hark! Who speaks there? GORDON. 'Tis better, I resign it to the hands Of Providence. For what am I, that I Should take upon myself so great a deed? I have not murdered him, if he be murdered; But all his rescue were my act and deed; Mine--and whatever be the consequences I must sustain them. BUTLER (advances). I should know that voice. GORDON. Butler! BUTLER. 'Tis Gordon. Wh