Grob. I am very willing to go to some expence too, only--
Reiss. Not a single penny; God forbid I should be guilty of such a sin! That contract with Benniger must be annulled.
Grob. If that were possible, I would with all my heart--
Reiss. Ay, it must be so. I am very intimate with the Privy Counsellor. He was to have my daughter; but I will never give her to a man like him. You must furnish me immediately with a plea, in which you must develope the whole transaction.
Grob. Good God! the Privy Counsellor!
Reiss. I give you my word and hand, as an honest man, I will run all the consequences. In such a case one is in conscience bound; only let me have the declaration immediately. I will manage in such a manner that the Privy Counsellor shall come off with tolerable good credit.
Grob. If you will do that--
Reiss. Yes, yes, yes!
Grob. But Counsellor Selling--
Reiss. Is a young man;--out of fear of displeasing the Privy Counsellor, he has lent his aid. Such a young man may yet be taught in time. That is my principal object.