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).