Saloon in the PRESIDENT'S House.

FERDINAND VON WALTER enters in great excitement with an open letter
in his hand, and is met by a SERVANT.

FERDINAND
Is the marshal here?

SERVANT
My lord, his highness the president is inquiring for you.

FERDINAND
Fire and fury! I ask is the marshal here?

SERVANT
His honor is engaged at the faro-table, above stairs.

FERDINAND
Tell his honor, in the name of all the devils in hell, to make his appearance this instant!

                                                 [Exit SERVANT.]