Paul Hoch, young neighbor, suitor for Gretchen's hand--ostensibly; he really wants the manure.
Paul Hoch comes to old Huss and says, "I am at last as rich as you required--come and view the pile." Old Huss views it and says, "It is sufficient--take her and be happy,"--meaning Gretchen.
Hoch placid and content, Gretchen weeping over her hard fate.
[Sensation.] Paul Hoch: Lost, lost!"--falls over the cow in a swoon and is handcuffed.
He roused himself to drink to the Emperor in champagne, and the company cried "
Hoch!" like men repeating responses in church.