SCENE III.
The same. Stella.
Stella (entering, notices Anton).—Ah, excuse me.
Doctor.—Mr. Anton Zuk, a friend of mine. (Anton bows.) What is your wish, princess?
Stella.—You told me to stay in bed and it is so hard to lie down.
Mrs. Czeska went to the chapel and I escaped. Do you approve?
Doctor.—I cannot help it, princess, although I would like to scold you like a disobedient child. A few moments ago some one else begged for you also.
Stella.—Who was it?
Doctor.—Count Drahomir. And he begged so earnestly that I promised him that I would allow you to leave the bed. He wishes to have a talk with you to-day, because he will not be able to see you again.
Stella (aside).—What does it mean?
Doctor.—He will be here at five o'clock.
Stella.—Very well.
Doctor.—And now, pray, return to your room. Your dress is too thin and you might catch cold.