[They all drink.
Em. of the Emp. (apart). This is too much! (He rises, and approaches the Students.) Your pardon, Gentlemen! But do you really believe in the toasts you have just drunk?
Chorus of Stu. Why, certainly!
Em. of the Emp. What, in the Liberty of the Fatherland?
Chorus of Stu. To be sure—why not?
Em. of the Emp. And the Prosperity of the People—mind you, only the People?
Chorus of Stu. Exactly—don't you?
Em. of the Emp. And further. You wish well to the Freedom of the Press?
Chorus of Stu. That was our toast! What next?
Em. of the Emp. (producing staff of authority). That, in the name of His Majesty, I arrest you!