Valet—Why, your wife has been dead for many years.
Jeppe—Ah, I am beginning to understand my weakness. I will not think of that peasant any longer, for I see that it is nothing but a dream and a mistake. Isn't it strange though how a person can fall into such an error?
Valet—Will it please your lordship to take a walk in the garden while we prepare a little breakfast?
Jeppe—To be sure, but see that you are quick about it, for I am both hungry and thirsty.
(Curtain.)
ACT III.
Scene 1.
Jeppe. Valet. Secretary.
(Jeppe comes in from the garden with his suite and a little table is spread before him.)