Scene I—In the Woods
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Red Fox. Help me out! Help me out, little Hans. I am caught in this trap. Help me out, and it shall be well with you.
Hans. To be sure. I’ll let you out. There!
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Red Fox. You are very kind. If you have a wish, tell me what it is and it shall be granted.
Hans. Oh, as to that, I wish my pail here were full of berries. My sister and I are very hungry.
Red Fox. Your wish is granted. Look into your pail! [Hans runs home.]