Oh, absolutely nothing of any consequence. A little surprise--nothing further--nothing further!
Agnes.
To be sure, if he is really on his way here--didn't you ride here together?
Hallerpfort.
No, I came by the way of the levee, and thought to overtake him. He will have ridden by the highway.
Agnes.
Then what is the object of this secrecy?
Hallerpfort.
That will soon be cleared up, Fräulein.... At this moment, in Fritz's interest, I have to ask a great favour of you.... It is now (takes out his watch) three forty-five o'clock. At four o'clock let us say five minutes after four--even if we take into account some unforeseen delay--yes--he must be here.... How long does it take to go to the village to Braun's inn?
Agnes.