There was no such order given.
PRINCE.
But it was the hearts' impulse.
HOTHAM (good-naturedly, whispering to the QUEEN).
Your Majesty, won't you correct the mistakes of these two young recruits?
QUEEN.
Out of my sight, you traitor to your Royal House! Arise, Wilhelmine. [To the KING, hesitating.] But we still have Austria….
KING.
But Austria hasn't us. The minions—eh, prince! Tomorrow there'll be dismissals—dismissals and pensionings! Well, mother, shall we take him for a son-in-law?