Gern. He is all-powerful here; his abilities, his connections at Court, his office, render every thing possible that he wishes to atchieve.
Fred. And what does he want of you? what displeases him?
Gern. Under the pretence of promoting agriculture, he wants the best part of the forest for himself, which is of no great use to the community. And this pretended plea is a garden, he means to lay out in the English style for his own pleasure.
Fred. And should not an industrious man be indulged with some pleasure?
Gern. Should he wish to have it at the expence of the public? I must oppose it.
Fred. Does he know it?
Gern. Yes, he behaved so haughtily to me.
Fred. And you--
Gern. I thought on his sister,--and held my tongue.
Fred. (reaches him her hand.) Gernau!