Red Fox. Go home, little Hans. It shall be as she wishes.
Scene VI—At Home (Another Day)
Hans. Why are you not happy, little Gretchen? Come, let us play.
Gretchen. Why should I be happy? I am tired of these old toys. I want a beautiful palace to live in. Go to the fox and tell him so.
Hans. Be satisfied, little sister. We are quite happy as we are.
Gretchen. No, I will not be satisfied. You must do as I tell you.
Scene VII—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.