(Fourth Act)
Jaxthausen. Maria and Sickingen, with them the victorious Goetz. He is afraid that he will be surrounded. Maria and Sickingen are married; Goetz persuades them to leave the castle. Summons, a siege, brave resistance, the family table once more; Lerse brings news of a capitulation; treachery.
Weislingen’s and Adelaide’s dwelling in Augsburg. Night. Adelaide’s masked ball. It is noticeable that the Archduke is her centre of interest at this occasion; but she is able to silence the jealous Franz and use him for her purposes.
Tavern at Heilbronn. The Town Hall there. Goetz’s daring and boldness. Sickingen releases him. The familiar scenes are left in.