I heard them say at the barracks that some one was talking the women out of marrying. They didn't know who; but they said if they caught her—caught any one talking as you have just now, daring to question the wisdom of the emperor and his generals, the church, too,—she'd be guilty of treason. You are working against the emperor, against the fatherland. Here you have done it right before my very eyes; you have taken Amelia right out of my arms. You're the woman who's been upsetting the others, and don't you deny it.
Hedwig:
Deny it? I am proud of it.
Hoffman:
Then the place for you is in jail. Do you know what will be the end of you?
Hedwig: [Suddenly far away.]
Yes, I know, if Franz does not come back. I know; but first [Clenching her hands] I must get my message to the emperor.
Hoffman: [Very angry.]
You will be shot for treason.
Hedwig: [Coming back, laughing slightly.]