That's what I always thought. But formerly a person was not allowed to say such things.
FREI.
They humbugged people with heaven and hell, so that our noble and gracious master might keep his hares all to himself. They have drummed a conscience into poor people in their childhood, so that they should submit patiently when the rich are living in luxury and extravagance.
LINDENSCHMIED.
And he is in the Dell?
[HOST becomes attentive.]
FREI.
Who?
LINDENSCHMIED.
That—