Ludwig Tieck

“ The king will be driving past here presently. If he asks you who all this belongs to, you must reply: the Count of Carabas. Otherwise you will be chopped up into a billion little pieces. The law demands it for the common good. ”

“ Here, my good friend, get yourself a drink, it's hot today.
He gets in again with the Princess; the carriage drives off.
Kunz
Not know what corn is! I guess you learn something new every day. — If he hadn't given me a shiny piece of gold and if he wasn't a king, you'd almost think he was just a simpleminded fellow. — Oh well, I might as well go and get myself a can of good beer now. Not know what corn is!
Exit Kunz.
Notes
↑ In an earlier scene we were told that the Bugbear's name is Gesetz, which means Law. ”

“ That's just what edicts always sound like. Well, I don't mind having to say that, provided no new taxes result from it. One should always be wary of innovation.
The coach pulls up and stops; The King and The Princess get out. ”