Monsieur Ribiere! J'espère que vous êtes—
[He breaks off, turns on his heel toward the invisible musicians, and shouts.]
Silenzio!
[He turns again quickly to RIBIERE.]
RIBIERE
[with a warning glance toward hotel]
Let us speak English. There are not so many who understand.
MARIANO
[politely]
I hope Monsieur still occupy the exalt' position of secretar' to Monseigneur the Grand-Duke.