- Die hochmütige Prinzessin: [speaking to the tree] If I truly love the prince... what about the bear? Dear little tree, tell me where the bear is. Is he a real bear... or is he - the prince?
- [looks at the tree]
- Die hochmütige Prinzessin: Then he is the prince!
- Die hochmütige Prinzessin: Any lout can give me pearls like this if he has enough money. I require more from a suitor!
- Der schöne Prinz: What do you want then?
- Die hochmütige Prinzessin: I must have... I must have the singing ringing tree! Bring it to me and then I will listen to you!
- Der schöne Prinz: Who are you?
- Der böse Zwerg: I am the ruler of this kingdom into which you foced your way. You are my prisoner!