SONNSFELD.
That is all very well, but you really should be glad that now you are something—as you were nothing before and had not learned any trade.
ECKHOF.
I learned little from books but much from life. I understand something of music.
SONNSFELD.
Of music? Ah, then you can entertain this poor imprisoned Princess. Your
Highness, where is the Crown Prince's flute?
ECKHOF.
I play the violin.
SONNSFELD.
We have a violin, too. We have the Crown Prince's entire orchestra hidden here. [She goes to the cupboard and brings out a violin.] Here, now play something for us and we will dance.