Minna Von Barnhelm

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Готхольд Эфраим Лессинг

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2019

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(Snatches it from his hand.)

JUST.

You will be so good, my master begs, as to deliver it. Afterwards you will be so good, my master begs, as not to think I ask for anything!

FRAN.

Well?

JUST.

My master understands how to manage the affair. He knows that the way to the young lady is through her maid, methinks. The maid will therefore be so good, my master begs, as to let him know whether he may not have the pleasure of speaking with the maid for a quarter of an hour.

FRAN.

With me?

JUST.

Pardon me, if I do not give you your right title. Yes, with you.

Only for one quarter of an hour; but alone, quite alone, in private tete-a-tete. He has something very particular to say to you.

FRAN.

Very well! I have also much to say to him. He may come; I shall be at his service.

JUST.

But when can he come? When is it most convenient for you, young woman?

In the evening?

FRAN.

What do you mean? Your master can come when he pleases; and now be off.

JUST.

Most willingly!

(Going.)

FRAN.

I say! one word more! Where are the rest of the Major's servants?

JUST.

The rest? Here, there, and everywhere.

FRAN.

Where is William?

JUST.

The valet? He has let him go for a trip.

FRAN.

Oh! and Philip, where is he?

JUST.

The huntsman? Master has found him a good place.

FRAN.

Because he does not hunt now, of course. But Martin?

JUST.

The coachman? He is off on a ride.

FRAN.

And Fritz?

JUST.

The footman? He is promoted.

FRAN.

Where were you then, when the Major was quartered in Thuringia with us that winter? You were not with him, I suppose!

JUST.

Oh! yes, I was groom; but I was in the hospital.

FRAN.

Groom! and now you are!!!!!

JUST.

All in all; valet and huntsman, footman and groom.