Friedrich Schiller - Don Carlos (Act 3 Scene 6) lyrics

The Audience Chamber. DON CARLOS in conversation with the PRINCE of PARMA. DUKES ALVA, FERIA, and MEDINA SIDONIA, COUNT LERMA, and other GRANDEES, with papers in their hands, awaiting the KING. MEDINA SIDONIA (seems to be shunned by all the GRANDEES, turns towards DUKE ALVA, who, alone and absorbed in himself, walks up and down). Duke, you have had an audience of the king? How did you find him minded? ALVA. Somewhat ill For you, and for the news you bring. MEDINA SIDONIA. My heart Was lighter 'mid the roar of English cannon Than here on Spanish ground. [CARLOS, who had regarded him with silent sympathy, now approaches him and presses his hand. My warmest thanks, Prince, for this generous tear. You may perceive How all avoid me. Now my fate is sealed. CARLOS. Still hope the best both from my father's favor, And your own innocence. MEDINA SIDONIA. Prince, I have lost A fleet more mighty than e'er ploughed the waves. And what is such a head as mine to set 'Gainst seventy sunken galleons? And therewith Five hopeful sons! Alas! that breaks my heart.