SCENE VIII—_At Home

_Hans._ Why are you unhappy again, little sister?

_Gretchen._ Why should I be happy? I am tired of this palace. There is only one thing that would make me happy. Go to the Red Fox. Tell him I must have the great silver ball that hangs over us in the sky.

_Hans._ Be satisfied, dear sister. We are quite happy as we are.

_Gretchen._ No, no. I will not be satisfied. You must do as I tell you.