- Graf von Falkenstein: [storming up to Alexander's room] Alexander! My dear son has to help me to answe- Oh!
- [He opens the door and sees Alexander huddled in blankets and shivering]
- Graf von Falkenstein: Alexander, you're sick? My poor boy. Especially today! What misfortune!
- Friedhelm von Strauch: A magnificent mare. And very healthy.
- [He sees Mikosch with his horse]
- Friedhelm von Strauch: Oh! What a great horse.
- [Count von Falkenstein comes up to him]
- Graf von Falkenstein: Well? Happy with the offer, dear neighbor?
- Friedhelm von Strauch: The stallion is my favorite. You'll see, I'll get it, Falko. All just a question of...
- Graf von Falkenstein: Change, my friend. We expect many guests. Pre-purchase is impossible.