[HOTHAM takes off the PRINCE'S cloak and places the helmet on his head. The PRINCE stands there in the uniform of a grenadier of the period. His hair is braided into a long pigtail. He stands motionless in a military attitude.]
KING.
What's this I see? The Prince of Baireuth a grenadier?
With—pigtail—and—sword—?
HOTHAM.
The equipment of the young recruit of the Glasenapp Regiment. I have the honor to present him to Your Majesty before his departure for Pasewalk.
KING.
A German Prince, who deems it an honor to serve up from the ranks in my army? [Commands.] Battalion—left wheel! Battalion—forward march!
[PRINCE executes manoeuvers and marches to WILHELMINE.]
KING.
Halt! [To WILHELMINE] Is the enemy yonder disposed to accept the capitulation on this side?