"And you say that she leaves for France to-morrow?"
"I have heard so; she only came to do homage to the sacred relics."
"Where does she live?" asked Erwin.
"Outside of the city walls, in a villa; for the Count, though in every way polite and courteous, keeps his daughter secluded. He seems like a miser who watches anxiously over his treasure."
"He is a prudent father, Hellig."
"He would have done better to leave her at home."
"What frightful egotism! Richenza came here not to be seen, but to see."
"You are right. But I shall not look at her again, although I shall have the best chance in the world tomorrow at Pavia."
"Still you will go with me, Hellig?"
"What is the use of it? Must I point the sun out to you, and then tell you it is there? You should take more care of your peace of mind; your neighbor's misfortunes ought to serve you as a warning."