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SCENE--_A Market Place in Berlin._ German Students carousing. Emissary of the Emperor seated at table apart watching them. Apprehensive Waiters nervously supplying the wants of their Customers.
First German Student. Another flagon of beer, Kellner!
Waiter. Here, Mein Herr! (Brings glass and, as he places it on the table, whispers aside.) Oh, beware, my good Lord--this is your second glass.
First Ger. Stu. (with a laugh). I know what I am about! And now, my friends, I give you a toast--The Liberty of the Fatherland!
Chorus of Students. The Liberty of the Fatherland! [_They all drink._
Em. of the Emp. (apart). Ha!
First Ger. Stu. And now fill another glass. Fill, my comrades--I pray you, fill! Kellner! glasses round--for myself and friends.
Kellner (as before--supplying their wants and warning them). Oh, my gracious Lord, be careful! Your third glass--mind now, your third glass; you know the risk you are running! But one false drop and you are lost!
First Ger. Stu. (as before). Well, my good friend, be sure you supply us with no drop that is not good! Ha, ha, ha! Eh, KARL! eh, CONRAD! eh, HANS! Did you hear my merry jest?
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