 Alois Dimpfelmoser, who received a further promotion as a chief inspector in the meantime, appears and releases Hotzenplotz, as there is no proof of any attack.Furthermore, Hotzenplotz confirms his earlier release from prison by an official letter.However, Dimpfelmoser wants to keep an eye on Hotzenplotz and visits the widow Schlotterbeck together with Kasperl and Seppel to spy on Hotzenplotz with the help of her crystal ball.