M Maid
If you please, Herr Baron, the burgomaster.
Baron
Well, tell him to go away.
M Maid
But he says it's important.
Baron
Nothing the burgomaster can say can be of the slightest importance.
V Vogel
Good day, Herr Baron. Frulein.
Baron
Well, what do you want? if it's trouble, go away. I've trouble enough.
V Vogel
Oh, there's no trouble, sir.
Baron
What do you mean, "no trouble"? there's nothing but trouble.
V Vogel
I brought you these flowers.
Elizabeth
Thank you, Herr Vogel.
V Vogel
Both in my private and official capacities as burgomaster...
Baron
Yes, yes, yes, we know all about that, but what do you want?
V Vogel
What I really want to know is, when will the wedding be, if you please?
Baron
Unless Henry comes to his senses, there'll be no wedding at all.
V Vogel
But Herr Baron, the village is already prepared.
Baron
Well, tell them to unprepare.
V Vogel
Oh, but such a lovely bride! And such a fine young man, the very image of his father.
Baron
Heaven forbid!
V Vogel
But sir, everything is ready!
Baron
I know that! Don't keep on saying so, you idiot! There's nothing to cry about.
V Vogel
Good day, Miss Elizabeth. Good day, Herr Moritz.
Baron
Good day, Herr Vogel.
V Vogel
Good day, Herr Baron.
Baron
And good riddance to you. There you are. Huh! You see how it is. The whole village is kept waiting, the bride is kept waiting, and I am kept waiting. Henry must come home, if I have to fetch him myself.
Victor
No, no, Baron.
Baron
What do you mean, no, no,
Victor
What about his work?
Baron
Stuff and nonsense. what about his wedding? there is another woman... and I'm going to find her.