Walküre proceeds exceedingly well, save that Herr Betz quite openly rebels against his part; he laughs aloud when, after an outburst of applause, the greater portion of the audience calls for silence in order that they may hear. R. requests the Order of St Michael for him and Herr Niemann; the King grants it.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins [© Jo Cousins | WAGNER Salon]