Part 16 (1/2)

FRAN.

I say! one word more! Where are the rest of the Major's servants?

JUST.

The rest? Here, there, and everywhere.

FRAN.

Where is William?

JUST.

The valet? He has let him go for a trip.

FRAN.

Oh! and Philip, where is he?

JUST.

The huntsman? Master has found him a good place.

FRAN.

Because he does not hunt now, of course. But Martin?

JUST.

The coachman? He is off on a ride.

FRAN.

And Fritz?

JUST.

The footman? He is promoted.

FRAN.

Where were you then, when the Major was quartered in Thuringia with us that winter? You were not with him, I suppose!

JUST.

Oh! yes, I was groom; but I was in the hospital.

FRAN.

Groom! and now you are!!!!!

JUST.

All in all; valet and huntsman, footman and groom.

FRAN.

Well, I never! To turn away so many good, excellent servants, and to keep the very worst of all! I should like to know what your master finds in you!

JUST.

Perhaps he finds that I am an honest fellow.

FRAN.

Oh! one is precious little if one is nothing more than honest. William was another sort of a man! So your master has let him go for a trip!