S. T. Coleridge - The d**h of Wallenstein (Act 3 Scene 1) lyrics

A chamber in the house of the Duchess of Friedland. COUNTESS TERZKY, THEKLA, LADY NEUBRUNN (the two latter sit at the same table at work). COUNTESS (watching them from the opposite side). So you have nothing to ask me—nothing? I have been waiting for a word from you. And could you then endure in all this time Not once to speak his name? [THEKLA remaining silent, the COUNTESS rises and advances to her. Why, how comes this? Perhaps I am already grown superfluous, And other ways exist, besides through me Confess it to me, Thekla: have you seen him? THEKLA. To-day and yesterday I have not seen him. COUNTESS. And not heard from him, either? Come, be open. THEKLA. No Syllable. COUNTESS. And still you are so calm? THEKLA. I am. COUNTESS. May it please you, leave us, Lady Neubrunn. [Exit LADY NEUBRUNN.