.
(Exit.)

SCENE VII.
Major von Tellheim, Minna, Franziska

MAJ. T.
Ah! Minna, what is this? What does this contain?

MIN.
I am not entitled to extend my curiosity so far.

MAJ. T.
What! You would still separate my fate from yours?--But, why do I
hesitate to open it? It cannot make me more unhappy than I am: no,
dearest Minna, it cannot make us more unhappy--but perhaps more happy!
Permit me.
(While he opens and reads the letter, the Landlord comes stealthily on
the stage.)

SCENE VIII.
Landlord, Major von Tellheim, Minna, Franziska

LAND. (to Franziska.)
Hist! my pretty maid! A word!

FRAN. (to the Landlord).
Mr. Landlord, we do not yet know ourselves what is in the letter.

LAND.
Who wants to know about the letter! I come about the ring. The lady
must give it to me again, directly. Just is there, and wants to redeem
it.

MIN. (who in the meantime has approached the Landlord).
Tell Just that it is already redeemed; and tell him by whom--by me.

LAND.
But!!!!!

MIN.
I take it upon myself. Go!

(Exit Landlord.)

SCENE IX.
Major von Tellheim, Minna, Franziska

FRAN.
And now, my lady, make it up with the poor Major.

MIN.
Oh! kind intercessor! As if the difficulties must not soon explain
themselves.

MAJ. T. (after reading the letter, with much emotion.)
Ah! nor has he herein belied himself! Oh! Minna, what justice! what
clemency! This is more than I expected; more than I deserved!--My
fortune, my honour, all is reestablished!--Do I dream?
(Looking at the letter, as if to convince himself.)
No, no delusion born of my own desires! Read it yourself, Minna; read
it yourself!

MIN.
I would not presume, Major.

MAJ. T.
Presume! The letter is to me; to your Tellheim, Minna. It contains--
what your uncle cannot take from you. You must read it! Do read it.

MIN.
If it affords you pleasure, Major.
(Takes the letter and reads.)

"My dear Major von Tellheim,

"I hereby inform you, that the business which caused me some
anxiety on account of your honour, has been cleared up in your
favour. My brother had a more detailed knowledge of it, and his
testimony has more than proved your innocence. The Treasury has
received orders to deliver again to you the bill in question, and
to reimburse the sum advanced. I have also ordered that all claims
which t