Major (_grasping his hands_).
I thank you, my dear Hallerpfort, I thank you.... You will ride away at
once, will you not?
Hallerpfort.
Unfortunately we must, Major.
Major.
Then just listen.... I will pass the hours until the duel, with my
son.... That you can understand, can't you?... My carriage is hitched
up but I cannot go away with you for fear of making my sick wife
uneasy. Wait for me at the end of half an hour in Schrander's inn....
Don't fear. We shall be on time....
Hallerpfort.
It will be as you order, Major.
Major.
And now, courage, Fritz!
Fritz.
That is understood, father!
Major.
(_Holding open the door on the left, in a different tone_.) Now, boys,
just come quickly in! Only think, darling----
_TENTH SCENE_.