Ah, it is surely only restlessness. Ah, I wish he were only----
Wilhelm.
(Who had gone out, appears excitedly at the door on the right and calls softly.) Major, Major!
Major (springing up).
What is it?
Wilhelm (in a whisper).
The--the--young master!
Frau von Drosse (turning round suddenly).
What is it about the young master?
Major (rushes out. His voice is heard).