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and the preceding with the exception of the

Franc (Gazes after the, then turns around toward and the musicians; then haughtily, threateningly, bursts forth at them).—You are to blame for this, you detained us, you enraged him, you, you—But just you wait! Herr Gott! (Dashes out.)

Sejtko.—I say, who is to cool our heartburn now?

Klásek.—Lord, our mother would—

Zima (Mysteriously, knowingly).—According to my powers of reasoning, it seems to me from what I should observe, and do observe, that nothing will come of our concert.

Zajíček.—How disgusting! And my petition—My most beloved Dornička!

Sejtko.—Come, my dear people, come! (Steps out.)

Zajíček.—Come, come! (Follows .)

and follow.

Princess (Enters from the left. AddressssAddresses [sic] the merrily).—We seem to have arrived extremely early.

Courtier (Solemnly).—In due time, Your Grace. (To .) You may go.

Princess.—But do not announce immediately that we are here. Wait until the coach has arrived.

Zan.—Your Grace, permit me to say that I, an old servant, remember how we welcomed His Grace, the deceased grandfather of Your Grace. And now, such a welcome—

Princess (Kindly).—You have already welcomed me, and I now do as I have bidden.

leaves through the main entrance.