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called] called to 1800, 1828, 1829.
Scene XIII
Octavio Piccolomini enters in conversation with Maradas, and both place themselves quite on the edge of the stage on one side of the proscenium. On the side directly opposite, Max Piccolomini, by himself, lost in thought, and taking no part in any thing that is going forward. The middle space between both, but rather more distant from the edge of the stage, is filled up by Butler, Isolani, Goetz, Tiefenbach, and Kolatto.
Isolani (while the company is coming forward). Good night,
good night, Kolatto! Good night, Lieutenant-General!—I should
rather say, good morning.
Goetz (to Tiefenbach). Noble brother!
Tiefenbach. Ay! 'twas a royal feast indeed. 5
Goetz. Yes, my Lady Countess understands these matters.
Her mother-in-law, heaven rest her soul, taught her!—Ah!
that was a housewife for you!
Tiefenbach. There was not her like in all Bohemia for setting
out a table. 10