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The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04
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He is not especially gracious, that is true of course, but, on the other hand, he is justice itself. Cases are even sent to him from abroad and he must settle them.
LORENZ
They say wonderful things about him; the story goes he can transform himself into any animal.
HOST
It is true, and then he travels around incognito and spies out the sentiments of his subjects; that's the very reason why we trust no cat, no strange dog or horse, because we always think the ruler might probably be inside of them.
LORENZ
Then surely we are in a better position, too. Our king never goes out without wearing his crown, his cloak, and his sceptre; by these, he is known three hundred paces away. Well, take care of yourselves.
[Exit.]
HOST
Now he is already in his own country.
KUNZ
Is the border line so near?
HOST
Surely, that very tree belongs to the king; you can see from this very spot everything that goes on in his country; this border line here is a lucky thing for me. I should have been bankrupt long ago if the deserters from over there had not supported me; almost every day several come.
MICHEL
Is the service there so hard?
HOST
Not that; but running away is so easy, and just because it is so strictly forbidden the fellows get such an exceptional desire to desert. Look, I bet that's another one coming!
[A soldier comes running.]
SOLDIER
A can of beer, host! Quick!
HOST
Who are you?
SOLDIER
A deserter.
MICHEL
Perhaps 'twas his love for his parents which made him desert.
Poor fellow, do take pity on him, host.
HOST
Why if he has money, there won't be any lack of beer. (Goes into the house.)
[Two hussars come riding and dismount.]
1ST HUSS
Well, thank God, we've got so far! Your health, neighbor!
SOLDIER
This is the border.
2D HUSS
Yes, Heaven be thanked! Didn't we have to ride for the sake of that fellow? Beer, host!
HOST (with several glasses).
Here, gentlemen, a fine, cool drink; you are all pretty warm.
1ST HUSS
Here, you rascal! To your health!
SOLDIER
Best thanks, I will meantime hold your horses for you.
2D HUSS
The fellow can run! It's good that the border is never so very far away; for otherwise it would be deucedly hard service.
1ST HUSS
Well, we must go back, I suppose. Good-bye, deserter! Much luck on your way!
[They mount and ride away.]
HOST
Will you stay here?
LORENZ
They say wonderful things about him; the story goes he can transform himself into any animal.
HOST
It is true, and then he travels around incognito and spies out the sentiments of his subjects; that's the very reason why we trust no cat, no strange dog or horse, because we always think the ruler might probably be inside of them.
LORENZ
Then surely we are in a better position, too. Our king never goes out without wearing his crown, his cloak, and his sceptre; by these, he is known three hundred paces away. Well, take care of yourselves.
[Exit.]
HOST
Now he is already in his own country.
KUNZ
Is the border line so near?
HOST
Surely, that very tree belongs to the king; you can see from this very spot everything that goes on in his country; this border line here is a lucky thing for me. I should have been bankrupt long ago if the deserters from over there had not supported me; almost every day several come.
MICHEL
Is the service there so hard?
HOST
Not that; but running away is so easy, and just because it is so strictly forbidden the fellows get such an exceptional desire to desert. Look, I bet that's another one coming!
[A soldier comes running.]
SOLDIER
A can of beer, host! Quick!
HOST
Who are you?
SOLDIER
A deserter.
MICHEL
Perhaps 'twas his love for his parents which made him desert.
Poor fellow, do take pity on him, host.
HOST
Why if he has money, there won't be any lack of beer. (Goes into the house.)
[Two hussars come riding and dismount.]
1ST HUSS
Well, thank God, we've got so far! Your health, neighbor!
SOLDIER
This is the border.
2D HUSS
Yes, Heaven be thanked! Didn't we have to ride for the sake of that fellow? Beer, host!
HOST (with several glasses).
Here, gentlemen, a fine, cool drink; you are all pretty warm.
1ST HUSS
Here, you rascal! To your health!
SOLDIER
Best thanks, I will meantime hold your horses for you.
2D HUSS
The fellow can run! It's good that the border is never so very far away; for otherwise it would be deucedly hard service.
1ST HUSS
Well, we must go back, I suppose. Good-bye, deserter! Much luck on your way!
[They mount and ride away.]
HOST
Will you stay here?
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