Elise runs into Juliane, her former rival in love, at Minchester's birthday celebration. Recalling her previous cruel treatment of Juliane, Elise resolves to treat her with kindness. Just as Elise begins to relax, Minchester makes a shocking announcement.
Your Highness, why did you 
invite me to dance with you?
،يا صاحب السّموّ
لماذا دعوتني للرّقص معك؟
Sagt, Hoheit, warum habt Ihr mich
um den Tanz gebeten?
¿Por qué me invita
a bailar con usted?
¿Por qué me ha invitado
a bailar con usted?
Votre Altesse,
pourquoi m’avez-vous invitée ?
Vostra Altezza,
perché mi avete chiesto di ballare?
Alteza, por que me convidou
para dançar com você?
Ваше Высочество,
почему вы пригласили меня?