Well. (after a pause?) Well, yes. Yes then, I will run the risk.

Soph. I thank you.

Well. But--(beckons the Privy Counsellor to come near him, and whispers to him.)

P. Coun. Yes, I will. Come along.

Reiss. (alarmed.) What,--what, will you?

P. Coun. Nothing that can give you any uneasiness.

Reiss. Where do you intend to go?

P. Coun. To win this hand and your esteem. Come along. (All exeunt, except Reissman and Wellenberg.)

SCENE XI.

Aulic Counsellor Reissman, Lawyer Wellenberg.