A Lackey in the King's service. Generals, Officers, Court Ladies. Members of the Smoking-Circle. Grenadiers, Lackeys.
Scene of action: The Royal Castle of Berlin.
First performance, January 1st, 1844, in the Court Theatre in Dresden.
[Illustration: THE POTSDAM GUARD ADOLPH VON MENZEL]
SWORD AND QUEUE
ACT I
SCENE I
A room in the Palace. One window and four doors. A table and two armchairs on the left of the room.
EVERSMANN, taking snuff comfortably. Two Drummers of the Guard.
Later FRAÜLEIN VON SONNSFELD.