The ball is in progress (Chorus: "Ein Souper heut' uns winkt"/"A supper is before us") and the Prince welcomes his guests ("Ich lade gern mir Gäste ein"/"I love to invite my friends"). Eisenstein is introduced to Adele, but is confused as to who she really is because of her striking resemblance to his maid. ("Mein Herr Marquis"/"My lord marquis", sometimes referred to as "Adele's Laughing Song"). Frank arrives. He and Eisenstein, who are both posing as Frenchmen, attempt to conceal their identities by repeating common French phrases to each other, to Orlofsky's great amusement. Since neither actually knows French, both are fooled. As the party progresses, they both experience alcohol-induced good-feeling and manly camaraderie for each other.
The ball is in progress (Chorus "Ein Souper heut' uns winkt"/"A supper is before us") and the Prince welcomes his guests ("Ich lade gern mir Gäste ein"/"I love to invite my friends") Eisenstein is introduced to Adele but is confused as to who she really is because of her striking resemblance to his maid ("Mein Herr Marquis"/"My lord marquis" sometimes referred to as "Adele's Laughing Song") Frank arrives He and Eisenstein who are both posing as Frenchmen attempt to conceal their identities by repeating common French phrases to each other to Orlofsky's great amusement Since neither actually knows French both are fooled As the party progresses they both experience alcohol-induced good-feeling and manly camaraderie for each other