Lady Gertrude.
I have found an old friend, father. Here he is!
Lord S.
Bernard! Who would have thought to see you here!
Bern.
I came on Lady Gertrude in the street.
I know not which of us was more surprised.
[LADY GERTRUDE goes.]
Bern.
Where is the countess?
Lord S.
Countess! What do you mean? I do not know.
Bern.
The Italian lady.
Lord S.
Countess Lamballa, do you mean? You frighten me!
Bern.
I am glad indeed to know your ignorance;
For since I saw the count, I would not have you
Wrong one gray hair upon his noble head.
[LORD SEAFORD covers his eyes with his hands.]