Allow me one more word!—So as not to rouse still worse feeling, would it not be better if we tried to arrange things peaceably? Perhaps Jaeger will give his word to go with us quietly, or….
SUPERINTENDENT
Quite impossible! Think of my responsibility. I couldn't allow such a thing. Come, Kutsche! lose no more time.
JAEGER
[Putting his hands together, and holding them, out.] Tight, tight, as tight as ever you can! It's not for long.
[KUTSCHE, assisted by the workmen, ties his hands.
SUPERINTENDENT
Now off with you, march! [To DREISSIGER.] If you feel anxious, let six of the weavers go with them. They can walk on each side of him, I'll ride in front, and Kutsche will bring up the rear. Whoever blocks the way will be cut down.
[Cries from below: "Cock-a-doodle-doo-oo-oo! Bow, wow, wow!"