Helm. From this moment let it be doubled:—he made an excellent use of money when he was a fool—may he make half as good a use of it now he is a wise man.
Christina. Amen—and now I hope we are to have some more dancing.
{Exeunt.}
ACT II.
SCENE—By moonlight—a forest—a castle illuminated at a distance.—A group of peasants seated on the ground, each with a knapsack beside him.—One peasant lies stretched on the ground.
1st Peasant. Why, what I say is, that the wheel of the cart being broken, and the horse dead lame, and Charles there in that plight—(points to the sleeping peasant)—it is a folly to think of getting on further this evening.
2nd Peasant. And what I say is, it’s folly to sleep here, seeing I know the country, and am certain sure we have not above one mile at furthest to go, before we get to the end of our journey.
1st Peasant (pointing to the sleeper). He can’t walk a mile—he’s done for—dog tired—
3rd Peasant. Are you certain sure we have only one mile further to go?
2nd Peasant. Certain sure—