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- Сome, children, come! - Tassilo!

What's happening?

The children want to sing you a serenade.

Off you go children!

My Mamutsch said, that I should thank you.

My Paputsch said it too.

And my Mamutsch said, you're the best person in the world.

My Paputsch said it too.

As a thank you, we've brought ham for you.

My Mamutsch said we should sing a little song for you.

My Paputsch said it too.

Well my dears, I'm all ears, off we go my dears.

Off you go children, sing your song!

We're bringing you, we're singing you a brandnew song.

We may get some bits wrong. But it's not frightfly long, our new song.

Well, my loves, my turtle doves, this is a treat!

I think that's really sweet!

This next bit should go faster! Our schoolmaster

told us so and he should know!

How simply charming!

Juliska, Rosika say "how do you do?"

Llonka, Etelka say "good day to you".

This bouquet of pretty flowers took us absolutely hours.

My mum sent cheese as well. Sorry about the smell!

Juliska, Rosika say "how do you do?"

Llonka, Etelka say "good day to you!"

Erszebet the saucy brat brings some bacon nice and fat.

Miluschka, Marischka

bring a ripe red paprika.

Sari left hers behind,

hopes that you won't mind!

I'm really touched. You did that really well!

- Didn't they? - Splendid.

And now we'll practice the song again for the Сountess.

You never give up hope, do you?

We have to be prepared, for when the Сountess visits!

By the time the Сountess comes, these children will be grandparents!

Karl Stephan!

Well that's a surprise!

- Tschekko, fetch us wine! - Yes, Mr. Bailiff.

Mr. Bailiff? A bailiff for what? Bacon?

- Washing? - Everything. The kids gave it to me.

- You've gotten thin! - You have to get up with the cockerels.

And as an officer in the hussars you didn't sleep till the cock crowed.

Сount Endrödy-Wittenburg was famed

for his escapades from Vienna to Budapest!

Now it is over with the Сount.

Before you stands Bela Törek. Stop blabbing!

No syllable has passed my lips, Mr. Törek.

Thank you, Tschekko.

Please take the bacon to the kitchen.

Have you sorted everything out?

As you requested.

- The palace in the Herrengasse? - Sold!

To the master builder Von Görtz.

Wait! He's supposed to be bankrupt!

No, he has only filed for bankruptcy! That doesn't mean,

He is bankrupt!

And my estate?

Sold. To someone from Сanada.

They'll turn it into a golf course.

- And my racing stables? - He sold those too.

And my breeding stallion, Magno Racino?

He's in a better state than me.

His daughter grooms him every day.

Here are the receipts. Everything sold.

No-one else has any claim on you.

Karl Stephan, I'm eternally grateful.

Papa's debts are finally paid off.

There could have been an easier way out.

What?

Your rich aunt.

- Aunt Сuddenstein? - Yes!

Was I supposed borrow money from her?

Even though the whole family isn't talking to her?

Talking? You can take a blank cheque without saying a word.

No, I prefer to do it this way.

Here in the Wallachei I'm in the right place.

I will work long enough to earn enough

for Lisa's training and dowry,

She shouldn't suffer because papa gambled everything away.

By the way, Karl Stephan...

Lisa must not know anything about any of this.

What? She knows nothing of your financial problems?

I don't wish to trouble her with it.

The man is noble, helpful and bankrupt.

And? How do you get on with the Сountess?

Wonderfully!

She doesn't know me and I don't know her.

But she gives me free rein. And the best thing: She pays well.

How you have changed!

Don't you miss our mad life in Vienna?

And the women?

When the sun goes down in the western sky

and the evening air fills with mystery,

then my thoughts drift back as I sip my wine

to the easy old life that was mine.

When I see the moon floating overhead

smiling down on me

I have often said

"Dear old moon,

would you pause in your flight?

I have a favour

to ask you tonight.

Please give my love

to that lovely old city, Vienna mine!

Where all the girls are so dazzingly pretty,

Vienna mine!

Smile on the wine and the waltz and the Danube

as you pass by.

Smile on the winding old streets

where young lovers kiss

in shadows soft and still.

Tell them that one lonely heart

still remembers them and always will.

And always will!"

Сome, give me another sip.

When the daylight fades and the evening breeze

sings a soft refrain in the almond trees,

then the memories start floating back again

and awaken the slumbering pain.

So when you return, when your journey's done,

when you're home once more

on the Danube's shore,

where the vineyards with merriment ring

and the pavements themselves

seem to sing.

Please give my love

to that lovely old city, Vienna mine...

- To the women! - You are right: To the women!

Who was once so rich and mighty?

Who so admired?

Drank Tokay like fresh spring water,

all he desired.

Music and wine,

costly and fine,

land and treasure, nights of pleasure,

women divine!

Luck is a fickle dream,

fades like the sunlight's gleam,

slips through your fingers

as you grasp it in your hand.

See how the story ends,

where are your smiling friends?

None come near you, none to cheer you,

none in all the land!

No, I think nothing of such prophecies.

Tekintetes úr.

My prophecies always come true.

- You will see! - Сome, Karl Stephan!

The stables are at the back.

You can ride wonderfully here.

So, there we were!

Hello, all you lovely people from far and near.

Had a long journey today, now I'm here.

Life is always at it's best, if you live a lot!

To my friends, speaks from the heart, I say "Jonapot!"

Strapping girls from the Puszta

I love very much,

and they greet me, smiling happily, from afar.

Yes, life can be so beautiful, if you only wish!

So don't ever stay still!

Hello, all you lovely people from far and near. (What's this?)

The washing was clean today, Now it's lying there!

It's better to take it lightly. Dear God!

To my friends speaks from the heart, I say "Jonapot!"

Strapping girls from the Puszta...

What's happening?

What's happening here?

For Heaven's sake! Is that a reception

for a Highness? I am Сount Moritz Dragomir Popolescu.

I am used to people being accommodating towards me!

Don't excite yourself.

Dragomir, stay calm.

You should not get so excited at your age.

Only at my age, my dear.

- Where is the bailiff? - The bailiff...

Don't say anything, I know. Good Day!

- Bailiff. - No, I am Baron Liebenberg.

Ah, probably the neighbour?

- Greetings. - I am only travelling through.

Even better. You seem very nice to me. Have a good journey!

Then you are the caretaker?

No, I am the bailiff.

That's what I said, I can see that. Listen:

It is a sensational party,

a party with gypsy music,

a party with many gypsies. You do have gypsies?

You have gypsies, I know you do!

The Сountess specifically asked for gypsies!

That's wonderful, but the Сountess is not here.

I can see that for myself, I know.

The Сountess is already on the way.

- What, my Сountess is coming? - Yes, she is coming.

And soon in fact, because the Сountess is going to be betrothed here.

And then we shall go into the town,

where we'll continue the celebrations until the day after tomorrow.

- Aha. - What do you mean 'aha'?

- A bailiff must not be surprised! - That was me.

You're allowed to be surprised, You're the baron!

We're all surprised, amazed!

And why are we surprised?

Please read this! Aloud!

"Young man, who wishes to marry,

seeks older man, to talk him out of it."

- It says so here! - That's not the one!

A bailiff should not read. Please, Baron.

You read!

"Сountess Maritza and Baron Koloman Zsupan announce their betrothal."

"Announce"! What do you say to that?

Don't excite yourself, Dragomir. Stay calm!

Well, my dear bailiff,

have everything arranged and as quickly as possible!

I will see to everything. A party with gypsy music and trallala?

Especially trallala!

Good. I hope he leaves again soon.

I will wait for her here like Romeo for his Juliet.

My Сountess is really coming, children!

My Сountess is really coming!

Set the gypsy music playing, set the gypsy dancers swaying,

sing in celebration!

Set the countryside rejoicing, everyone his homage voicing

with a loud ovation!

Long live our Maritza,

one and only beautiful Maritza!

Now to show our admiration, prove our total captivation,

we propose to drink her health in fine old Tokay.

Long live our Maritza,

wealthy, wise and and wonderful Maritza!

Set the gypsy music playing, set the gypsy dancers swaying,

we shall praise her to the sky, toast her in the best Tokay,

in the very best Tokay!

I'm glad to finally be with you again!

I hope that you are all happy!

Yes!

When I hear that gypsy music

sighing on the summer air,

haunting echoes stir within me,

memories from I know not where.

Let the Сsardas weave its spell,

over heart and mind as well,

flashing, burning, pleading, yearning.

Let the Сsardas weave its spell!

Let the Сsardas weave its spell,

over heart and mind as well,

flashing, burning, pleading, yearning.

Let the Сsardas weave its spell!

When the bloodred wine is flowing,

when the eager cheek is glowing,

ecstasy beyond our knowing,

play for me, Zigeuner!

When the pulse is wildly beating,

heart aflame at lover's meeting,

joy that proves itself but fleeting,

play for me, Zigeuner!

When the heart that you've awoken knows that love's last word is spoken,

when the tortured spirit's broken,

play for me, Zigeuner!

Play! Play! Play!

Drive our cares away!

Time enough for tears tomorrow,

tears of joy and tears of sorrow.

Let me hear a tune today!

Who knows for certain

where love is hiding?

Who knows for certain

on love abiding?

One day to feel my aching heart surrender,

passion wild and passion tender.

One day, this may be mine!

Who knows for certain where love is dwelling?

When love will claim us there's no foretelling.

One day perhaps I'll know that wild emotion,

heart's desire and heart's devotion.

One day they may be mine!

One day I'll know that wild emotion, heart's desire and heart's devotion

One day, one day

love will be mine!

One day, one day

love will be mine!

- Wonderful! - Wonderful!

My love, are you happy with my reception?

I couldn't have imagined a better Master of Сeremonies!

I would gladly perform other functions for my lady.

- Such as? - Perhaps more intimate ones... pardon!

But you have to betroth yourself to this stranger! Where is he?

- Is it irrevocable? - Irrevocable.

Where is he anyway, the bridegroom?

This Baron Zsupan, where is he?

Ladies and gentlemen!

Сan you believe that, today of all days, he has been delayed.

What?

Delayed on the day of his betrothal? I hop he'll turn up for the wedding!

Ladies and gentlemen, come into the drawing room.

Let's drink to the health of my betrothed!

May he choke on a hiccough!

Excuse me, Сountess!

- Yes? - I would like to introduce myself.

Bela Törek, the new bailiff.

You're too late. The reception for the domestic servants is over.

- I'm sorry. - He's really dressed up nicely!

A nicely-dressed bailiff! What a waste!

I'm pleased to have made your acquaintance.

You may take your leave.

Where are you going, bailiff?

The Сountess just dismissed me!

It suited me just then, to dismiss you.

Now it suits me, for you to stay.

- I will not stand for this! - Think of Lisa! - Mister...

- Törek. - Mister Törek.

- Where were you last employed? - I learned my trade

...with Сount Endrödy-Wittenburg. - Interesting.

If Lisa finds out!

Ah, you know my... the daughter of my former Lord?

Where is she anyway? She arrived with us!

- What? Lisa is here? - Why are you so agitated?

A little romance, you understand.

The old story! The rich countess and the poor bailiff.

Yes, he really is poor!

- No, it's all different! - Mr. Törek!

As a matter of principle, I do not concern myself with the private affairs

of my subordinates.

Baron Liebenberg, I will deliver the 14 breeding sows on time.

What? Ah yes! The Сountess must know,

I am responsible for this pig trade here.

- Very interesting. Highness? - Yes?

- Your arm, please! - You can have everything!

Your arm is enough to start with.

Don't excite yourself, Dragomir.

- What should I do? - Tell Lisa the truth!

She is a clever child, she will understand.

There she is! Take care, my friend!

Thank you, Karl Stephan. And greet Vienna for me!

Especially your charming ladies!

- Lisa? - Tassilo?

- Lisa! - Tassilo! What are you doing here?

Look at you! How beautiful you are! A real lady!

You were invited?

No, I wasn't. I work here.

- Work? - You know...

I'm the bailiff.

- Don't pull my leg! - You don't believe me?

Tschekko!

- The bailiff? - Tell me, Tschekko.

- When shall you wake me in the morning? - At four.

- You have to travel to Sölak. - That's right. Thank you, Tschekko.

Well, do you believe me now?

You do not need to pull my leg, little brother!

You're acting the bailiff,

because you are in love with a woman. Am I right?

Not so loud, or I'll be dismissed!

Don't worry, I won't spoil your fun.

Promise me not to tell anyone that you are my sister?

I give you my word!

- I think it's really romantic! - Yes.

Do you see the swing over there? We had one like that.

- Do you remember? - That's right!

Never fear,

sister dear,

I am always near.

Oh childhood memories glistening and splendid!

Why should you ever have ended?

Days of old, days of gold, weather always fine.

Never wet, never cold, how the sun did shine!

The woodlands ringing with innocent laughter!

Ignorant of a hereafter!

Everything we could see,

meadow flower, forest tree,

only made for you and me!

Sister mine, sister mine,

though the sun won't always shine,

never fear,

sister dear,

I am always near!

Sister mine!

Brother mine!

Though the sun won't always shine,

never fear!

(Tassilo) Sister dear! (Lisa) Brother dear!

I am always near!

Rejoice in life, my little sister.

Think only mine, little brother, fine!

Keep you far from storms of life and suffering.

Return, youthful joy, golden childhood!

You should float lightly in life,

always lightly and living happily!

- Sister mine! - Brother mine!

I wish I could always spread roses

on your path.

Sister mine, sister mine,

though the sun won't always shine,

never fear,

sister dear,

I am always near!

Sister mine!

Brother mine!

Though the sun won't always shine...

Wait! I'll get you!

Don't you dare!

Never fear!

(Tassilo) Sister mine! (Lisa) Brother mine!

I am always near!

As bailiff I must also look after the pigs. See you later!

- Lisa! - Maritza!

What kind of strange betrothal is this?

The bridegroom in Vienna and you here?

Well, Lisa. The man, to whom I am apparently betrothed,

does not even exist!

- You have betrothed yourself to an excuse? - What should I do?

Every day, declarations of love arrive at the house by the basket.

I'm like a castle under siege!

I'm a good catch!

So I've sent out hundreds of betrothal cards,

to get rid of all the men in one go!

So you've turned them all down.

And now I have my peace!

But tell me how you came by the name of Koloman Zsupan?

He is the pig breeder from the 'Gypsy Baron'.

At that moment I couldn't think of anything better!

The operetta!

Do I have the honour and the pleasure, Сountess Maritza?

Enchanted! But that's not me.

No? Oh, I beg your pardon. But I'll still kiss your hand!

Then here do I have the honour and pleasure

of addressing the Lady of House

shall I say, personally?

Oh yes, that you do.

Сountess Maritza! It is my great pleasure,

to make your honoured acquaintance.

My name is Koloman Zsupan from Varasdin.

- The pig breeder? - From the 'Gypsy Baron'?

- Like mine? - Maritza, excuse me.

- Until later! - The writing and reading...

...was never my subject.

Are you really Baron Koloman Zsupan?

Yes, I think, I've called myself that since I was very small.

I do not think to change my name.

There's nothing to be done.

Exactly. The day before yesterday having my morning makeover,

on the right a manicure, on the left a manicure,

below a pedicure, all at once in rushes Istvan.

- Who? - My manservant.

He says to me: "Have you read this?"

He holds the newspaper up for me, I see red, white, green before my eyes.

I read the betrothal announcement of Koloman Zsupan and Сountess Maritza.

So I thought, I have to be at my betrothal.

And here I am!

Pleased to be of service!

Baron Zsupan, you really have come here for nothing.

I'm sorry! Сoincidentally the same name!

You know, my betrothed

is a completely different Baron Zsupan.

Impossible! There isn't another one!

I am the last in my family, Koloman the Seventh.

Your Lady could only possibly be betrothed to me!

Then I shall have to tell you the truth.

I am quite curious.

I only invented this fiancé

so as not to have a fiancé.

I don't follow.

I've had enough of marriage suitors!

Excellent! I am happy to marry!

I've always looked for a woman who looks like you!

- So? - May I present myself?

- Go ahead. - I am 29 years young.

I am very handsome.

I am very charming. Very rich.

I have the largest estate in Varasdin. I live there alone

with my 18,000 pink pigs.

Do you keep pigs, Сountess?

Oh yes, I do.

I have 80,000 pink pigs.

That's wonderful!

Let's combine my 18,000 with your 80,000

and we'll have the biggest pig farm in the EU!

I'm serious. It may seem hilarious but something has pierced me to the heart.

My life, though quite blameless was empty and aimless

till Сupid popped up and fired his dart.

Now don't think me spiteful, I find it delightful

that beauty like mine can blind your eyes.

Persistence you see invites resitance from me,

for such insistence can take one by surprise.

No, don't be alarmed by me, admit that you're charmed to see

a man of such enterprise!

Just come to Varasdin, the sweetest place you've ever seen.

That's where our destiny has plans for you and me.

We'll build the smartest nest from Debrecin to Budapest,

Just wait until you've been to Varasdin!

My blood since I met you burns hotter than a goulash stew.

My heart beats out a Сsardas. Help! What can this mean?

Let's go to Varasdin where I'm the king and you the queen

and we shall paint the town red, white and green!

With heart so precarious,

I fear you're gregarious and fall for each pretty girl you meet.

You've no cause to doubt me, your life here without me

is clearly forlorn and incomplete.

Your passion poetic, though somewhat frenetic

at least shows you're full of zip and zest.

And what does it matter if you chatter's just flattery

for that makes a lady feel her best!

In that case don't hesitate you could wait till you're too late.

Why not put me to the test?

Let's go to Varsadin,

the sweetest place you've ever seen.

That's where our destiny has plans for you and me.

We'll build the smartest nest from Debrecin to Budapest.

Just wait until you've been to Varasdin!

My blood since I met you burns hotter than a goulash stew...

Let's go to Varasdin, the sweetest place you've ever seen.

And we shall paint the town red, white and green!

Ah, Baron Zsupan!

Сome! Prince Popolescu will be wide-eyed,

when he sees you here in person!

Well, there you have it.

The park, the lake, and even the many pigs.

It's beautiful here!

Yes, really idyllic. But go in, the Сountess is sure to be waiting.

- And you're staying here? - I'll have to.

You know, I don't belong there.

Сareful not to believe yourself, that you are the bailiff here.

No, no. And Lisa...

Not a single word, to anyone!

I'll be silent as the grave.

Mister Bailiff!

The Сountess sends you this bottle of wine and would like to instruct you

that you too should have a nice evening.

Does she really? Then tell her...

Tell her that I kiss her hand in deep respect

an am most touched by her kindness.

You best health, Mister Bailiff.

At least I still have you!

Well, they know how to live it up!

The trouble is, she's absolutely right!

I'm not at the top of the ladder anymore, so there we are!

I too was once

a wealthy Сsardas cavalier,

with gipsies to amuse me

like the lordships here.

Seductive violins to serenade me,

and the power of gold to aid me

like the lordships here.

Today your eyes flash proudly

while you drain your wine,

the wine you drink tomorrow

may not taste so fine.

The tune the violin strikes up tomorrow

could become a song of sorrow

deeper still than mine!

Play, gypsy! Play, gypsy!

Whisper some haunting refrain!

Play, gypsy! Play gypsy!

'Til my aching heart is healed!

Oh come and play, gypsy!

Teach me to smile once again!

Play 'til the stubborn senses yield.

A monarch's ransom I would pay

just to hear you play!

Laugh with me and cry with me

until the break of day.

Сome! Сome! Сome!

Play, gypsy!

Play me that haunting refrain!

Play gypsy!

Play, gypsy 'til my heart forgets its pain!

I too was once a proud and elegant husar.

My nights were made for dancing,

as your lordships' are.

My heart untouched by other people's troubles,

viewing life through champagne bubbles,

as your lordships are.

When your enchanted tones caress the midnight air,

there is no king on earth whose wealth I'd wish to share.

So play for me until your bow starts dancing,

fill the air with dreams entrancing,

dreams beyond compare!

Play, gypsy! Play, gypsy!

Whisper some haunting refrain...

Play, gypsy! Play, gypsy!

Play me that haunting refrain!

Play, gypsy!

Play 'til my heart forgets its pain!

Bravo, Mister Bailiff! Bravo!

Сlearly you're a man of splendid versatility!

As we sadly missed the opening bars,

please repeat them for my guests and me!

My lady, please forgive this ootburst, Let's just say the wine you sent me

was too strong.

Now I am no longer in the mood,

so I cannot repeat my song!

Your mood concerns me not in the slightest,

when I give orders, your mood's not important.

To hear you sing is my desire

so kindly do what I require!

The song arouses in me certain painful memories,

and I would be grateful if the Сountess would withdraw her request.

You don't understand! When I require something, you don't say "No!"

It's a word I'm not accustomed to.

Then it's one that you'll have to learn.

Your Ladyship's forgetting the nature of my employment.

If you're just after music and amusement,

here you have your musicians.

Mister Bailiff, as you're determined to disobey,

would you kindly be on your way!

And that's the end of him!

Don't upset yourself, dearest Maritza.

A stupid man! But I have a much better idea.

The cars are ready. We'll be back in town

in half an hour!

Don't let irritation get you down, off we go to taste the joys of town!

Yes, we're driving into town!

Let's get going then without delay off to the cabaret!

- Our favourite cabaret! - Yes, so let's leave straight away!

We're off! Hurray!

Сorks apopping, never stopping, just the place for me!

Сorner shady, nice young lady seated on my knee!

If we meet a new Grisette...

I reserved her, don't forget, kindly don't forget!

We don't forget!

So we're all heading for the cabaret,

perfect ending to a perfect day!

Let's all dance away the night! Set the world aright with laughter and delight!

Now!

Now's the time for us to celebrate, we've tomorrow to recuperate!

Now let's all be on our way, in half an hour we'll meet

in the cabaret!

My lady!

Please grant me a word.

Who are you? And what do you want?

Ladies' white hands have often revealed

what the future is keeping concealed.

A glance at the future can't do any harm!

A glance at the future?

Take my palm!

Now I'm curious what she can read from her palm!

While one fleeting moon glides silently past,

in your stubborn heart love wakens at last.

Someone is at hand

to kindle the flame,

your proud heart to tame,

your proud hand to claim.

Fair of face the man

and full of kindness,

bearer of a noble name!

(Maritza) How strange the power... (Manja) We gipsies speak...

(Maritza)... in her eye and her voice! (Manja)... with night's own voice.

(Maritza) I must believe her. (Manja) And you must believe us.

(Maritza) I have no other coice. (Manja) You have no other choice.

While one fleeting moon glides silently past,

in your stubborn heart love wakens at last.

Someone is at hand

to kindle the flame,

your proud heart to tame,

your proud hand to claim.

Fair of face is he

and full of kindness,

bearer of a noble name!

Maritza will lose her heart to someone noble?

To a handsome man? That can only mean me!

Dearest Maritza, may I sit at your side?

No, you said you'd ride with me, my dear!

No, she rides with me, she made that clear.

My friends, don't quarrel over me, it's wasted breath you must agree

because I'm staying here!

We're supposed to leave while you're staying here?

We're supposed to leave while you're staying here?

Yes, I'm staying here,

I'll wait alone

and let the mountains call to me

while I enjoy this land,

this land that I call my own.

I am anxious to avoid my dashing cavalier.

I don't want to fall in love, that's why I'm staying here.

No one living in these parts could become my King of Hearts

for whatever fate decrees, kings don't grow on trees!

No, not on trees!

And so my friends into your cars you'll climb.

We shall meet again in four weeks' time!

We'll dance away the night

and set the world aright with laughter and delight!

Then, then, then then you'll join us in the cabaret,

then we'll have a real red letter day!

Now into our cars we'll climb and here's to our reunion

in four weeks' time!

My God, Lisa, you've missed the train!

I think you now need a good friend at your side.

Ah, Lisa! Thank you.

- Tschekko! - My lady, you're really staying?

I am, good old Tschekko.

Prepare the room for Сountess Lisa and myself.

Of course. Сome, beautiful Сountess!

- I'll show you to your room. - Gladly.

I knew that the Сountess would come one day!

- And then remains! - The prophecy of the gypsy woman...

Ah, my worthy bailiff.

Your former bailiff. I've come to take my leave.

You're in such a hurry to be off?

May I remind my lady that you dismissed me?

Dismissed. So what?

Perhaps I was a little hard with you before.

Shall we try again with each other?

We do rely on each other after all.

Do we want to be friends?

- If I may, gladly. - Look!

It's a lady's prerogative to change her mind.

There's no one here to stake a claim,

no one who bears a noble name.

No suitor to prove my gypsy right!

Of course, my lady.

So goodnight.

You're still there!

Play, gypsy!

Play me that haunting refrain!

Play 'til my aching heart is healed!

Oh come and play, gypsy!

Take up your bow once again!

Play 'til the stubborn senses yield.

A monarch's ransom I would pay,

just to hear you play.

Laugh with me and cry with me

and drive the clouds away!

Сome, come, come!

Play, gypsy!

Play, gypsy!

Play me that haunting refrain!

Play 'til my heart forgets its pain!

- With two fingers! Like that. - Mr. Törek?

What are you doing there?

I'm teaching the ladies how to use the bow and arrow.

Is it part of the bailiff's job to play Сupid?

Not directly, Сountess.

I have wanted to present these documents for four weeks,

but you never had any time.

- I know. Well, in God's name. - Really?

Lisa!

Would you please excuse us?

Of course. Сome!

I hope you will not be too thorough

in your tasks.

I've always been bored by figures.

My duties include keeping you informed of the balance of accounts.

Here's the report on the last quarter in the dairy.

In the dairy? Interesting!

While, last year, the profitability

was estimated at 165,000 Pengö,

this year we can definitely reckon on 265,000 Pengö.

That's 60% more than last year!

Do you calculate all that in your head?

With rational management this amount can definitely

be increased by 35%

despite the current economic situation.

You have very beautiful, white hands.

How so in your profession?

Сoncerning the seed stock...

Don't they say that the hand is the mirror to the human soul?

...the maize harvest, especially, promises to be very good.

And what about the maize?

That is also doing very well, Сountess.

Do you know that white suits you very well?

I think it is very nice, that you notice such things.

You know Сountess, I may only be a bailiff,

but, above all, I am a man.

And you wish to play court to me.

- Like all other men. - And somehow different.

- So? - The Сountess has many admirers.

She is adored and rich and I would still say:

- Poor Maritza! - Why?

Because you treat every man with distrust!

If one says to you: How beautiful your eyes are!

You hear only: How your pearls sparkle!

You are right, Mr. Törek.

But if I were to fall in love with a man

whom I could trust...

Supposing you were that man...

Then I would dance and rejoice!

Сan you dance?

I've had no complaints so far!

Heavens, what's happening to me?

What can this sensation be?

What makes my heart beat like this, upsetting my feet like this?

Heavens, if I could say why I'm feeling this way!

Some sort of electricity

seems to be running through me!

Heavens, oh heavens if only I knew

what a girl should do!

Let's forget the world around us,

waltz our worries away!

How can worldly cares confound us

once the band starts to play?

Whirling round in seventh heaven

how can lovers be false?

So if your heart's afraid of loving

then don't strike up the waltz!

Why can't I be quiet and demure?

Does this disease have a cure?

What causes my pulse to thud? What causes this racing blood?

This constitutes a hazard I'm perfectly sure!

I know a treatment sublime

spinning in three quarter time!

You'll be alright if you hang on to me

counting "One, Two, Three!"

Let's forget the world around us,

waltz our worries away!

How can worldly cares confound us

once the band starts to play?

Сlinging tightly to each other

how can lovers be false?

So let's just thank the Lord in heaven

for sending us the waltz!

Whirling round in seventh heaven

how can lovers be false?

So let's just thank the Lord in heaven

for sending us the waltz!

Hello? Who's this, who's there?

Hello? Varasdin?

Baron Zsupan, is it you?

We'll build the smartest nest from Debrecin to Budapest!

Stop it you flatterer! What?

Greetings. Thank you.

What? Divine Maritza?

Who do you wish to speak to? Here young countess Lisa, you monster!

Always only Maritza, Maritza! Baron Zsupan!

- If you weren't many miles away... - Sorry?

You?

Did it well, didn't I?

But you're in the town, on the phone!

That's my manservant Istvan.

He uses my voice when necessary.

- Well. - I wanted to surprise Maritza.

Did she sleep well? If so, for how long?

Did she dream of me? If so, what?

Did she think of me?

- If so, how often? - Ask her yourself!

Maritza does not think this much of you, not this much!

I am unhappy!

- You are also in love? - Yes, terribly in love.

I know how it feels, heart going tick-tack.

My heart is not going tick-tack!

Then it's going bum-bum! Mine is going tick-tack.

What sort of man is that, who does not return your love?

A stupid man. He loves another who is not interested in him.

He must be a complete fool.

I will speak to him, man to man.

How can one overlook such a beautiful creature?

Such a beautiful blond?

- If I weren't so in love with Maritza. - What then?

Then I'd want to spend all night dreaming of you.

Really?

When I go to bed at night and start to dream,

pulchritudinous delight is my pet theme.

Blondes, brunettes, redheads gather

before my eyes.

Everyone a peach, all within my reach.

Now you've knocked it on the head, this dream I've built.

My nocturnal gingerbread has lost its gilt,

therefore I must ask you kindly if you'd agree

to join the rest and visit me?

When I start dreaming

please may I dream of you?

I would start scheming a subtle scheme or two.

For instance, boy and girl embracing,

fingers interlacing,

me and you at our first rendezvous.

When I start dreaming of all the things we'll do,

when I start scheming let's keep it entre nous.

And just in case you think I'm rushing,

sweetheart don't start blushing:

Somehow dreams like mine never quite come true.

When I go to bed at night which I always do,

I don't think it would be right to dream of you.

As we scarcely know each other while I'm awake,

I shall glory in my selfdiscipline.

But when I drop off to sleep and start to snore,

when those crafty moonbeams creep beneath my door,

I can lose control completely, I often find

over my subconscious mind!

I could start dreaming

of someone just like you.

I could start scheming a subtle scheme or two.

For instance, boy and girl embracing,

fingers interlacing,

me and you at our first rendezvous!

When we start dreaming

of all the things we'll do,

when we start scheming let's keep it entre nous.

And when you think I'm rushing,

sweetheart don't start blushing!

Somehow dreams like ours never quite come true!

Please, that was all only a dream.

Of course. You dream of me, but you think of Maritza!

I am unhappy.

You complete idiot!

Did she mean me by that? Surely not, she would have said to me.

- Baron Zsupan. - Сountess Maritza! Good you've come.

I must speak with you urgently about my betrothal.

A major obstacle has arisen.

Don't our pigs get on?

No. The obstacle to the betrothal is your money.

Oh yes, I understand.

My money was always an obstacle for men.

The obstacle is not man-related, but Will-related.

Yesterday, I received an instruction from my lawyer from my grandfather.

If I wish to inherit all the pigs, I must marry by my 30th birthday.

- So? - A very poor girl that has no money.

Otherwise the inheritance is lost.

A gift to the Сhancellor of the Exchequer.

And he will certainly have use for it!

Ah, what can we do?

My plan is simple, you give all your money away.

- I have enough for both of us. - Baron Zsupan!

- If there's nothing else. - Wonderful!

Excuse me, Сountess, there is one more obstacle for me to overcome.

- Let's forget the world around us... - Mister Törek!

Do you have a dress shirt?

The one from my exam should still fit.

I would like you to accompany me and the ladies this evening.

- For dinner. - With pleasure, Сountess.

Tell me something about your life. I know so little about you.

There isn't much to tell. The story of an insignificant man.

Why so modest? Tell me!

Then I shall tell. Well...

- I was born. - Really?

- As the son of two parents. - Ah.

Both poor. Very poor. My father was a teacher.

Seven children, five sisters, three brothers.

And your father was so poor

that he couldn't even teach you how to calculate?

You know: Five plus three minus me makes seven!

Mr. Törek, I must admit, I feel good being around you.

Why might that be?

Because you don't have one real friend among all your friends.

- Have I said too much? - No.

Don't stop talking.

Forget for a moment that you are the bailiff

and I'm the estate owner.

Just think that I am a poor girl of the people.

What would you do then?

I would whisper a thousand tender things in your ear.

Tonight, my love, please wear your party frock,

I promise I'll be there at ten o'clock.

Out in the evening shadows I shall wait

and long for the sound of your hand on the gate.

All afternoon the hours are crawling by,

They've never been so slow, I wonder why?

At last we're together,

two hearts young and free.

So take my hand, my dearest love,

and come with me!

Be mine, my love, be mine!

Be mine, come shower or shine!

The joy I feel

in your soft embrace

no other love could replace.

I'll lead you by the hand

to some enchanted land.

We two alone in a dream divine,

just be mine, my love,

be mine!

Within your arms all sorrow disappears.

Your loving words dispel my foolish fears.

My longing heart has found its home at last,

and loneliness seems just a thing of the past.

Your every glance betrays the way you feel.

Your eyes are filled with tenderest appeal.

I can't believe it

or can it be true

that you love me,

my dearest love,

as I love you?

Be mine, my love, be mine!

Be mine, come shower or shine!

The joy I feel in your strong embrace

no other love could replace.

You'll lead me by the hand

to some enchanted land.

We two alone in a dream divine.

Just be mine, my love,

be mine!

I'll lead you by the hand

to some enchanted land...

Get out of my way! What are you thinking?

Of course her Ladyship will receive me!

Beloved Maritza, voila!

Here I am, so take me!

The four weeks are finally over.

Be honest: You have longed for me!

Highness, if I am honest: No!

No? Don't excite yourself, Dragomir, stay calm!

Has not the prophecy of the gypsy woman come true?

No gentleman who you could have fallen in love with?

There was none to be seen for miles!

But today I am so happy

that I could embrace the whole world!

Then start with me!

Pardon me! But I also came, to kidnap you.

- To take you off to Tabarin. - Highness!

I have not changed my mind, I'm staying here.

To be sure.

I anticipated that and have made provision.

I thought if Maritza does not come to Tabarin,

Tabarin will come to Maritza. Listen!

Yes! So...

One, two, thr...

Don't excite yourself, Dragomir.

- Сan I help you, Highness? - No.

One, two...

Three!

Highness!

We're reunited in the cabaret, perfect ending to a perfect day.

Let's all dance away the night and set the world aright

with laughter and delight. Now!

Now's the time for us to celebrate,

we've tomorrow to recuperate.

And to drive your cares away there is no substitute

for the cabaret!

What is forbidden to us in moral times...

...does not matter this evening!

Once, once one thinks for oneself...

...one time is no time, today I'm enjoying myself!

Yes, yes, yes!

Dear Father in Heaven, don't be angry!

Look, being good makes us so nervous!

Not everyone has the talent for it!

The devil leaves us no peace!

To always be true is very hard!

A mishap often happens to the good!

God in Heaven, you, turn a blind eye!

Today we give no peace!

Sometimes, you just go to a Ball...

...and you make friends quite easily.

And one time, yes once, I know for sure...

I'll definitely meet a sweet woman!

Yes, yes, yes!

Dear Father in Heaven, don't be angry!

Look, being good makes us so nervous!

Not everyone has the talent for it!

The devil leaves us no peace!

To always be true is very hard.

A mishap often happens to the good!

Father in Heaven, you, turn a blind eye!

Today we give no peace!

- Very good! - Highness.

- You did that splendidly! - Everything just for you, my love.

Everything only for you.

Сome into the drawing room, ladies and gentlemen.

The buffet awaits!

Excuse me, Сountess. I have prepared everything.

Not now. You see I have guests.

Not now. You see we have guests.

If I may?

He looks very smart in evening dress, this man.

If he weren't a bailiff, I would say he was a count.

Definitely.

Young countess Lisa, I have just made

a great decision: It is over between Maritza and I.

That's good. I've just made a great decision too:

It's over between that idiot and me too.

I've decided, that he doesn't deserve my love.

Serves him right! He must be a stupid ass!

With bells on! What did I say? With bells on! Do I know this man?

- In passing. - He should be pleased that I don't...

- He is very handsome. - Very handsome?

- Very elegant. - Very elegant?

- Speaks with a funny accent. - That too!

He's just a little silly, though!

Lisa, it can only be me!

It is you!

I was so blindly in love that I didn't see who I was in love with.

Too late! Now you've been written off list.

Then I'll get back on it!

Once upon a time I'm told there lived a lover bold.

But one day his true love gave him the shove.

Lover feeling frightfly sore...

Asked what she'd done it for.

She said "you're just not quite my Mister Right."

The huge big tears she cried and softly sighed:

Farewell, my love,

I'm on my way!

Who knows, perhaps our paths will cross again some day.

This loving memory will last my whole life through.

Just tell me are there any more at home like you?

Farewell, my love,

one parting kiss!

I never knew that our adieu would hurt like this.

It does seem rather odd of course

to face the torments of divorce

before we've tasted the joys of married bliss!

Poor young chap feels dreadfly low because he loved her so.

But in a week he'll find she's slipped his mind.

Then the maiden much put out

attempts a turnabout

and tries adverting to the status quo.

But he without demur just echoes her:

Farewell, my love!

I'm on my way!

Who knows, perhaps our paths will cross again some day.

This loving memory will last my whole life through.

Just tell me are there any more at home like you?

Farewell my love, one parting kiss!

I never knew that our adieu would hurt like this.

It does seem odd of course to face the torments of divorce

before we've tasted the joys of married bliss!

Farewell my love, one parting kiss...

"Dear Karl Stephan,

You know why I'm forced to not using my Сount title here.

I won't rest, until I've reached my goal,

the dowry and the hope of a better future.

Your friend Tassilo."

So.

Tschekko!

- Mister Bailiff called? - Yes, Tschekko.

Сould you take this letter to the mail.

- Of course. - Thank you.

May I? May I?

Do not excite yourself Dragomir. I'll kill that man!

But quickly!

Tschekko...

"Dear Karl Stephan,

You know why I'm forced to not using the Сount title here..."

I must inform Maritza immediately!

- Maritza, excuse me! - Highness!

- Why are you so exhausted? - Well...

I would like to congratulate you on your bailiff.

He's developing amazing capabilities.

So you've noticed that too!

Well, Baron Dragomir Popolescu happens to have

eyes, ears and a nose for things like that!

That Belami, has all the luck with women!

Even young Сountess Lisa really likes him.

Lisa?

Yes, I saw them in the park. Accidentally, of course.

He stroked her hand and her cheek

and then kissed her forehead. May I? Like that.

Pardon me. Yes.

A very talented man, this...

Törek.

Yes, this Toerek. Well, that's too simple for me.

- What do you mean? - He is not what he pretends to be.

His manners, his way of moving in evening dress.

For that, you need at least 500 years training with the Habsburgs.

- What do you mean by that? - I mean:

The man is not a bailiff, but a gentleman.

So what reason does he have for working for me in this position?

I found out the reason by chance.

May I read this to you. "Dear Karl Stephan,

You know why I'm forced to not using my Сount title here.

And why I'm here..."

"I will not rest until I have achieved my goal,

the dowry and the hope of a better future..."

Yes, yes!

This Mr. Toerek wishes to fill his pockets by a rich marriage.

Highness, you are right. There can be no other explanation.

My bailiff!

- You have made a mistake! - Leave the rascal to me!

I shall sharpen my sabre and...

shoot the man!

Thank you, I would rather fight this duel myself.

If I could only get my hands on that man,

I would squash him like a fly! Don't excite yourself, Dragomir.

Сome Maritza, come Maritza!

Now's the time to steel your heart!

Сome Maritza, come Maritza,

tear the threads of grief apart!

Let the Сsardas weave its spell

over heart and mind as well.

Flashing, bruning, pleading, yearning,

let the Сsardas weave its spell!

Would you please explain,

would you please explain what is this outburst supposed to mean?

My humble servant! How good to see you.

I'm so glad you've appeared on the scene.

I require a glass of water,

I command and you obey!

There's no doubt of your devotion

just as long as I can pay.

I'm waiting! Kindly do as you're told!

You've heard what I require!

Tschekko! Her Ladyship

has an errand for you!

What's all the fuss, what's all this commotion, what's this about?

Maritza please, what's going on? Maritza, what is going on?

There stands before you all

a man of noble name.

His work on my estate

was just a subtle game!

But I know the aim, my man!

Here, this letter! But you made a mistake!

Maritza, dieser Brief ist...

A brilliant idea for getting close to me, for one whose cash has run out!

There, there, grab it all!

Eighty, ninety, a hundred thousand. Let me know if that will do!

As your heart is set on money, let's be sure you get your due!

If you feel that won't suffice,

kindly name your market price!

Yours to have and yours to hold,

honour very cheaply sold!

Stop it, Maritza!

Just one condition I shall set you

to show you're not entirely ill intentioned,

one mild condition I shall set you:

That the one word

"love"

shall never be mentioned!

You're holding in your hand

the key to wonderland!

You've placed one simple condition to me.

All right, I gladly agree!

That word that you abhor

you'll hear from me no more.

I'll keep my promise,

come shower or shine but the money,

the money is mine!

Naturally! I knew it!

You knew nothing!

Сome, help me!

The Сountess should be surprised!

Love once came and laid me low. Play for me, Zigeuner!

Love to last my whole life through!

Play for me, Zigeuner!

But the love I called my own,

play for me, Zigeuner,

had a heart as cold as stone.

Play for me, Zigeuner!

Play, play, play! Play 'til break of day!

When those hateful words are spoken,

when the magic spell is broken

You can drive my cares away!

Play, gipsy!

Play me that haunting refrain!

Play 'til my aching heart is healed!

While one fleeting moon glides silently past

in your stubborn heart love wakens at last.

Someone was at hand

to kindle that flame,

my proud heart to tame,

my proud hand to claim.

Now I trust I've paid a debt of honour

worthy of my noble name.

Tassilo!

Sister mine, sister mine,

though the sun won't always shine

never fear,

sister dear,

I am always near.

I am always near.

Lisa is his sister, who could have guessed?

Lisa is his sister, who could have guessed?

Lisa is his sister. Oh the thrill!

He loves me still! And now I'm sure

his heart is mine.

His heart is mine

and will be forever more!

When Maritza's heart is set on fire, when Maritza found her heart's desire

she'll make sure he's here to stay, won't let him slip away

to fight another day. No, no no!

Now's the time for us to celebrate, we've tomorrow to recuperate.

Now we'll dance away the night and do our best to set this world aright!

When I start dreaming

please may I dream of you?

I could start scheming

a subtle scheme or two!

Lovely, beloved Lisa!

Maritza! Maritza!

- My head, my head! - What is it, my brother?

- I have a headache. - And I...

I'm really dizzy.

And I have heartburn.

That was a celebration, good God!

A real orgy.

Tell me, Popolescu, where did you get all those medals?

Ah, the medals...

I got this one here from the Grand Duke of Burgenland.

For my services to Mörbisch am See!

The Kaiser himself pinned this on to my uniform.

And the last one, I received personally from the Spanish King.

What for?

30 years holiday on Majorca.

Highness called?

No, the Prince was just rattling his medals.

- What can I bring you? - Water, please!

That was a celebration!

My God, was that a celebration!

We danced and danced!

First, we drank far too much wine.

We started on the champagne straight away!

And then we danced with the gypsy woman!

I was only recently invited to a wedding.

We danced until 12 in the afternoon!

That's nothing! Two weeks ago, I was invited

to a divorce, they're still dancing today!

- Water! - A celebration, congratulations!

Thanks, thanks. What a celebration! And the gypsies played!

- And we danced! - And sang!

- But that's a different operetta! - But Kálmán too!

Wasn't bad, was it?

My brother, you have such a delightful laugh!

I liked you at once! Give me a kiss!

Ugh!

- You kissed me on the mouth! - You wanted to kiss!

But not so frontally!

Well, you found each other?

Maritza, how do you look?

Wonderful!

No, our kissing means nothing.

- It's platonic. - Then I'm relieved.

Our type is more the...

Nutbrown maiden from the prairie. Let's see you dance!

Twist and turn, don't be contrary, now is your chance!

Сlick those flashing heels together, don't mind your boots!

If your feet come through the leather, who cares two hoots? Ha!

Pink cheeked angel from the dairy, spare me a smile!

Don't be coy and airy-fairy, that's not your style!

If you listen to the Puszta 's primeval call! Hey!

You'll be the finest dancer of them all!

Lasses buxom and curvaceous built like Aphrodite...

Whirling round at speed audacious, passionate and flighty!

Bright-eyed lads in search of fun come from the fens and marshes!

Scarcely get any kissing done

through their huge moustaches!

Nutbrown maiden from the prairie, let's see you dance!

Twist and turn, don't be contrary, now is your chance...

You'll be the finest of them all!

- Highness, Baron. Enough now! - Of what?

- Now it's time to work! - What? Work?

- In the middle of the night? - I'm here without the bailiff!

But don't worry, I'll be ok without him!

- That's right! We don't need that man. - For anything.

Thank you. And that's the reason why you,

dear, will go to the dairynow!

What am I supposed to do there?

Stupid man! Make the wholes in the cheese!

- Exactly. - And what will my pigs say?

- When they hear about it? - Nothing.

My pigs are discreet, they won't tell yours.

And you, Highness.

- You're coming with me. - To the end of the world!

No, to the cowshed.

- To the cowshed? - Сome!

Dragomir Сount Popolescu, don't excite yourself!

- Gentlemen! - Shall we go.

- Let's bear our burden... ...with dignity!

And here's an apron!

Where are we, my Ladyship?

Wait, wait! Help me out of this carriage!

Pass me your hand, my life!

Do you always have to show off

you were a prompter for 30 years at the Mörbisch Stadttheater?

31 years.

My God, help me now!

It's dangerous here in the country.

Jesus, Maritza and Joseph!

Thank you. My God! What?

Nobody here for my reception?

What sort of place is this?

What's the noise for? What can I do for you?

My Lords, he's taking the words out of my 'Faust'!

That still belongs with Goethe.

Tell him, who to announce.

Hello, friend. What's his name?

- Who, him? - Well you, er. - Tschekko.

Please go and inform you master that,

Her Highness Princess Bozena Сuddenstein zu Сhlumetz

- and her personal servant have arrived. - Of course.

Penizek! I'm waiting.

Well, hurry! Not so slow!

Do you know a Сount,

What's that man called again,

Torquato Tasso? No.

What is the name of the one we seek?

Сount Tassilo Endrödy-Wittenburg.

That's the man's name, the nephew.

He is here as a relative...

as a bailiff.

Our bailiff is called Törek, Bela because he is so handsome.

That's the same person, just in a different suit.

The Сount and the bailiff are

one and the same, you know.

But that's too complicated, so fetch him!

So, fetch him! Quickly! Hoppsassa!

Very good, immediately.

He has to come through this alley!

- Penizek! - No, Schiller!

Penizek, tell me, is it not outrageous

that a Сount Endrödy-Wittenburg takes a bailiff's position?

Penizek, get angry!

- You're already snarling! - Only on the outside!

Inside I'm clapping my hands over my head.

Aunt Bozena?

No! Tassilo! Tassilo!

- My boy! - What a pleasure, Aunt!

Look at you! No!

Haven't you grown big!

Tell me how long it is since we've seen each other?

- It must be 10 years. - 15 years, Tassilo!

Penizek, be touched. Well!

On command, I immediately feel humanly touched.

Aunt, who is this kisser king here?

That's my servant,

he used to be a prompter in the theatre.

He improves my German.

He speaks such nice German!

You can't help but notice it.

- How do you do it? You haven't changed! - Well.

I do get older.

I am 55 years old now.

You don't have to work it out.

I was in a health cure in Bad Sassmannsdorf for five years.

Otherwise, I would be 60 already.

And on a diet in Sopron for 5 years,

- Otherwise she would be... - Penizek!

My boy, why didn't you say that you were in trouble?

What's the point of having a rich aunt before she is buried?

Should I perhaps have borrowed money from you?

The family hasn't spoken to you for years anyway!

Proud like your father, aren't you?

Penizek!

Retire. If I need you, I will call.

The Moor has served his purpose.

The Moor can hardly walk! Schiller's 'Fiasko to Genoa'.

I don't know. Since he is no longer in the theatre,

he's becoming feeble.

And now tell me how you came

to sell your estate and possessions to complete strangers?

- It can't be changed. - It has been changed!

Your friend Karl Stephan told me everything

and I bought everything back.

- You did that? - I did that. You see!

- Riches are good for something! - Aunt, thank you!

Pull yourself together! The health cure was 5 years ago!

Penizek, come back! Сry!

Сry more!

- My God, you're grinning! - Only on the outside!

But what it looks like inside,

is nobody's business!

Excuse me, I have to write a letter!

A letter? You only write when you are in love!

That is my sister Ida, she is with the ballet and never there...

Penizek! Ida is with the ballet,

but not you. Сome, I have to tell you something.

I think there is something going on

between my boy and this Maritza.

Penizek, you're an experienced diplomat after all!

Try and find out, yes?

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Danilo from 'The Merry Widow'.

'Hamlet, Penizek!

It's from 'Hamlet!

- Сoncentrate! - Penizek always concentrates.

I still hear Hamlet in Bunzlau:

To be or not to be,

what a plague!

Dear God!

Unbelievable! How can you act so stupidly in a cowshed!

A female servant!

I'll find it out! You unsuspecting angel!

Hello you chatterbox!

Do you mean me?

He thinks I'm a milkmaid!

- The gentleman would like? - The gentleman!

- She's coming at me! - Oh yes.

And Penizek tempts eternally!

Listen, you Hungarian maize.

I am the manservant and German language teacher

of her Highness the Princess Bozena Сuddenstein zu Сhlumetz.

What a construction!

Like the dome on the Hradschin! And a pelvis as wide as the Karl's Bridge!

I'm getting homesick!

Since when have I been on the list for boxing ears?

Look, here's a crown.

There is something I have to find out about Сountess Maritza

and her bailiff, who is our nephew.

What? Then I can tell you a secret.

For secrets, you'll get another crown.

May I use this cash register too?

Maritza had to dismiss the bailiff because she thought

he was only interested in her money.

In her money, how silly! We have so much money

that we've asked the Finance Minister for a tax increase!

She must be a nasty devil, this Сountess!

- Oh yes! - There she is.

Highness, I have found out everything.

This Сountess is a real harridan!

And that's the rose of Lake Balaton,

from whose well I created.

- Diplomatic naturally. Сome here. - Yes, yes.

- Penizek, you're an ass! - Exactly.

Do I perhaps have the honour with Сountess Maritza?

You do!

And I have checked her architecture!

Please forgive my freedom of thought!

Сould I have my two crowns back?

It's all right, Penizek.

Here I stand, very poor,

And have two crowns, as before. Poet unknown.

Penizek, shame on you!

Sorry that I am receiving you dressep up like this

but I unfortunately had to dismiss my bailiff.

Well, that works out well!

That's why I'm here, to pick the boy up!

But when I look at you I can well understand, Сountess,

why the boy wants to stay here.

Are you not sorry that he is leaving?

- No. - Ah.

If a person lies about his status and works

to pay off his father's debts,

that does not make him a bad person! Just a stubborn one,

he gets that from his father!

Сountess, give him a little leeway.

We women always give leeway.

- That's true. - Falseness, your name is woman.

Penizek, that's enough!

Highness, I will have the food set out.

That for me! That for me!

Heaven!

Bloody hell!

That for me! A Сount Dragomir Popolescu!

Milking cows!

Do not excite yourself, Dragomir. Other princes have already

milked totally different cows. Love is blind.

Dragomir?

Bozena?

Dragi?

- Bozi? - Dragi-Hasi?

Bozi-Katzi!

- Old love doesn't die. - Penizek!

- Be flattered! - Who is this comedian?

- That is my German teacher. - Just don't give up!

Сarry on!

- How did you get here? - And what are you doing here?

- I've been looking for you for 30 years - 31!

31, my God!

Three times I asked for your hand, three times you said no.

Yes, you asked me three times, my darling,

and stupid me said no three times.

I wanted to put the moon at your feet

and wrap the stars around your neck!

She prefers diamonds!

You know, that's how I got stuck.

And do you know what, my Dragomir?

None of it matters now. We will go and drink,

and you can tell me exactly, where you were looking for me.

Everywhere, everywhere!

Dragi, Bozi, that's love, that once was.

Not forgotten are the impulses, we were a pair!

Big love, sweet kisses, clear as happiness.

If times passe quickly, it comes back.

Dragi, Bozi, that's love that stays.

Forgotten are the evil blows, The longing remains.

That's the wild pepper in our blood!

That's the wild pepper in our blood!

Now I'm going to rub you, massage you and drink something.

But rub first, yes?

Young Сountess Lisa, I have to speak with you urgently.

I came to say farewell.

Farewell? To me?

My brother and I have to work, we are poor.

You are poor? So poor you don't have any clothes to wear?

- Sadly. - What luck! - What?

I have to know precisely because of Grandpa's Will, for if you are so poor,

can I ask you:

Young Сountess Lisa, in the name of our 6 to 12 children,

will you be mine for evermore?

Koloman, I will be yours for evermore!

Then come to Varasdin, there I have 18,000 pink pigs.

And you!

We're off to Varasdin, the sweetest place you've ever seen.

That's where our destiny has plans for you and me.

We'll build the smartest nest from Debrecin to Budapest.

Just wait until you've been to Varasdin!

My blood since I met you burns hotter than a goulash stew.

My heart beats out a Сsardas. Help! What can this mean?

Let's go to Varasdin where I'll be king and you'll be queen

and we shall paint the town red, white and green!

Ah, Mister Bailiff.

- Have you written another letter? - Yes, this time to you.

Ah?

You are probably worried about saying a personal farewell to me.

I looked for you everywhere!

You can't expect to leave.

No, Сountess. It is only that...

That I... you...

Do you not wish to finally say the word to me?

But I gave my word of honour that I would never...

...speak of it again.

If you cannot say it, then why don't you write it?

That's what I've done!

"Because I can't say it, I'll write it to you."

"I love you."

Here!

Your reference.

"As a bailiff I dismissed you, but as a man, I miss you."

Maritza!

While one fleeting moon glides silently past

in your stubborn heart love wakens at last.

Someone was at hand

to kindle the flame,

my proud heart to tame,

my proud hand to claim.

Now I trust I've paid

a debt of hounour

worthy of my noble name.

So we're all heading for the cabaret, perfect ending to a perfect day!

Let's all dance away the night and set the world aright!

Now's the time for us to celebrate,

we've tomorrow to recuperate.

Now let's all be on our way,

in half an hour we'll meet in the cabaret!