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Scene 1

• A sergeant and a recruiting officer wait on the side of the road.

• Mother Courage and her children drive up in their cart.

• The officers ask to see Mother Courage's ID papers.

• Mother Courage tries to sell goods to the officers.

• Mother Courage makes a prophecy of who will live and who will die in the war.

• Mother Courage's sons agree to join the army.

Scene 2

• Mother Courage tries to sell a capon to a cook.

• The cook eventually agrees to buy the bird although he feels it's overpriced.

• Eilif enters the tent with the commander and a chaplain.

• Eilif is praised for attacking the peasants for their oxen.

• Mother Courage describes her opinion of courage.

• Mother Courage scolds Eilif for not surrendering when the peasants cornered him.

Scene 3

• Mother Courage outfits Swiss Cheese for autumn.

• Mother Courage is confident Swiss Cheese won't steal the pay box...

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