Frau Under-Tax-Receiver, the honour is due to you.
FRAU STAAR.
The heavens preserve me! I am at home in this house.
FRAU BRENDEL.
I know my place——
FRAU MORGENROTH.
I will not stir a step.
(The three begin to bow and curtsey, and all talk at the same time.)
(THE CURTAIN DROPS.)
August von Kotzebue (1761-1819).