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Chorus.

 

We don't understand what has happened!

 

Kruschina (to Hans).

 

You will always find me thankful!
God be praised that all is over!
Every difficulty's conquered!

 

Kezal.

 

Yes, thank God it is all settled!
Something else might seem important.

 

(to Kruschina).

 

You owe him not further thanks,
Three hundred gulden will I pay him.
For this price, it's written here,
Is he selling his Marie!

 

Chorus.

 

Fie, how shameful, to sell
His bride!

 

Kruschina.

 

That he cares but for the money—
I will tell you openly—
Never would I have believed!

 

Kezal.

 

It's settled. It's been done
According to the law.
Sign now!

(to Hans.)

First you.
Here, my dear! Then the witnesses!

 

Hans.

 

Here's my name:

(signs.)

Hans Ehrentraut.

 

Chorus.

 

He has sold his bride!
O shame!

 

End of Act Two.