[To FORESTER.] Come far this morning, sir?
FORESTER
From Steinseiffersdorf—that's a good step.
Two old WEAVERS enter, and seat themselves beside ANSORGE, BAUMERT, and HORNIG.
TRAVELLER
Excuse me asking, but are you in Count Hochheim's service?
FORESTER
No. I'm in Count Keil's.
TRAVELLER
Yes, yes, of course—that was what I meant. One gets confused here among all the counts and barons and other gentlemen. It would take a giant's memory to remember them all. Why do you carry an axe, if I may ask?