Hans. But don’t you like the berries, Gretchen?
Gretchen. When we eat them there will be nothing left. Go back and tell the fox that you wish to have the cupboard always full of food.
Hans. Be satisfied, dear sister. We are quite happy as we are.
Gretchen. No, I will not be satisfied. You must do as I tell you.
Scene III—In the Woods
Red Fox. How now, little Hans? Is it not well with you?
Hans. Alas! My sister is not satisfied. She asked me to come to you again.
Red Fox. What does she wish?
Hans. She wishes that our cupboard may be always full.
Red Fox. Go home, little Hans. It shall be as she wishes.