Ludwig Tieck

“ Forgive me for being so bold as to thank you on behalf of the scenery; it is only right that the scenery should be at least a little polite. She will strive to earn the applause of an enlightened audience in the future too ”

“ Leutner
Our schooling has cost us enough toil and sweat as it is.
Drumrolls are heard again.
Prompter
You should try to compose a few verses, Mr Poet; they might earn you more respect.
Playwright
Perhaps I can come up with a Xenie. [2]
Prompter
What's that?
Playwright
A newfangled style of poetry that makes one feel better than can be described.
Addressing the pit
Ladies and Gentlemen, your judgement should guide me just a little;
But you must first prove that you understand me just a little.
Rotten pears and apples and balled-up pieces of paper are thrown at him from the pit. ”

“ He leaves the stage quickly and dries his eyes, several people in the pit start crying, the senery is taken down, leaving the walls of the stage bare; people start to leave; The Prompter climbs out of his box ”