Ludwig Tieck

“ Gottlieb walks through fire and water to the sound of flute and timpani.
Hinze
You have survived the ordeal; now, my prince, you have been found worthy to govern.
Gottlieb
Governing, Hinze, is a peculiar thing. ”

“ Not a bad purse — one must also take pity on human frailty.
Enter Hinze.
Hinze
With your permission—
aside
Courage, Hinze, courage—
aloud
Your Excellency —
Bugbear
What do you want?
Hinze
I am a traveling scholar who wishes to take the liberty of making your acquaintance, your excellency.
Bugbear
Very well, then, make my acquaintance.
Hinze
You are a mighty prince; your love of justice is known all over the world. ”

“ Every child can sense the ideal.
The pit begins to applaud, while the scene is changed; the fire-and-water music from The Magic Flute begins to play, above appears the open temple of the Sun, the sky is clear and Jupiter is sitting in it; below is Hell with Tarkaleon; goblins and witches onstage, many lights. Unrestrained applause from the audience, everything is in turmoil.
Wiesener
Now the cat only has to pass through fire and water, and the play will be over.
Enter The King, The Princess, Gottlieb, Hinze, with bandaged head, Servants. ”