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That I believe. So far would no one go

Who was not forced to it.

[After a pause.]

What may have impell'd

Your princely Highness in this wise to act

Toward your Sovereign Lord and Emperor,

Beseems not us to expound or criticise.

The Swede is fighting for his good old cause,

With his good sword and conscience. This concurrence,

This opportunity, is in our favor,

And all advantages in war are lawful.

We take what offers without questioning;

And if all have its due and just proportions—