HERMAN. Yes, I am dreaming, in such a way that I have dreamed us into a burgomastership
GESKE. Listen, husband, don't make me angry again!
You know what happened last time.
HERMAN. Didn't you see the two gentlemen and their lackeys who went past?
GESKE. Yes, I saw them.
HERMAN. They stopped here, and brought me word from the council that
I have been made burgomaster.
GESKE. The devil you have!
HERMAN. Now, my dear wife, see that you strive hereafter to acquire more correct manners, and that you retain none of your old tinker-tricks.
GESKE. Oh, is it really true, my dear husband?
HERMAN. It is as true as I'm standing here. Before we know it, we shall have the house full of congratulators, of most-humble-servants, of I-have-the-honors, and of I-kiss-your-handers.