SCENE III. Auvergne. The COUNTESS's castle.

Enter the COUNTESS and her Porter

COUNTESS OF AUVERGNE
Porter, remember what I gave in charge;
And when you have done so, bring the keys to me.

PORTER
Madam, I will.

Exit

COUNTESS OF AUVERGNE
The plot is laid: if all things fall out right,
I shall as famous be by this exploit
As Scythian Tomyris by Cyrus' death.
Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight,
And his achievements of no less account:
Fain would mine eyes be witness with mine ears,
To give their censure of these rare reports.

Enter Messenger and TALBOT

MESSENGER
Madam,
According as your ladyship desired,
By message craved, so is Lord Talbot come.