I tell thee, fellow, that two thalers in

Small change will subdivide into a treasure.

Do not five hundred thousand heroes daily680

Risk lives and souls for the tithe of one thaler?

When had you half the sum?

Third Peasant.‍Never—but ne'er

The less I must have three.

Iden.‍Have you forgot

Whose vassal you were born, knave?

Third Peasant.‍No—the Prince's,