Scene IX—In the Woods
Reading edition
Red Fox. How now, brother Hans? Is it not well with you?
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Hans. Alas! My sister is not satisfied with the palace.
Red Fox. What does she wish?
Hans. She wishes the great silvery moon for her plaything.
Fox. [Very slowly.]
The great silvery moon! The great silvery moon! The great silvery moon!
Go, little Hans. It shall not be as she wishes. You will find the cupboard empty, the toys gone, and your home again a little cottage.
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