Andries. Yes, General.
Van Weller. And try to persuade your sweetheart to stay here a little. I should like to talk to her.
Andries. Yes, General. (To Sophie.) Just give your note to the General, Sophie, and answer him nicely if he asks anything, and be as pleasant and polite as you can. Remember, he can let me off on leave!
[Salutes, and turns to go, but comes back.]
Van Weller. Well—what is it now?
Andries. Am I to be drunk, too, General?
Van Weller. No need for that! March!
[Exit Andries.
Sophie. Do you wish to take the note, sir?
Van Weller. Just lay it down here.