"What man?"
"There--by the Emperor's portrait, with the fair moustache and bright colour--a country gentleman, I am sure. I fancy I have seen him before."
"By Jove, that is Golm!" exclaimed the gentleman, rousing from his indifference.
"Count Golm! quite true!" said the lady. "This really is quite too interesting! Bring him here at once, Edward!"
But the Count had already observed the party and came up to them eagerly, holding out both hands to the other gentleman, who went forward a few steps to meet him.
"My dear Wallbach, I am delighted to see you!"
"How long have you been here?"
"Since yesterday evening; will you introduce me to the ladies?"
"My wife--my sister Carla----"
"I had the pleasure two winters ago; but----"