SCHWARTZE.
But, General, every one isn't so lucky as to be a soldier.
VON KLEBS.
[Sorting his cards.] Well, we have been, Colonel. I know no one, I wish to know no one, who has not been a soldier. And all this so-called Art,--what good does it do?
BECKMANN.
Art raises the moral tone of the people.
VON KLEBS.
There we have it, madam!--We're beaten, beaten by the hero of Königgrätz.--I tell you Art is a mere invention of those who are afraid to be soldiers to gain an important position for themselves. I pass.
SCHWARTZE.
I pass.