COLONEL (rings after the first measure of the song. CARL enters).
You are to let no one in if you wish to remain in my service.
CARL.
Colonel, they are already in the garden, a great company of them. It is the glee club; the leaders are already at the steps.
BOLZ (who has opened the window).
Very well sung, Colonel—from La Juive—he is the best tenor in town and the accompaniment is exceedingly original.
COLONEL (aside).
It is enough to drive one mad. [Aloud.] Show the gentlemen in!
Exit CARL. At the end of the verse enter FRITZ KLEINMICHEL and two other gentlemen.