Drahomir.—I do not doubt, even for the reason that the poet says: "Saintly is the one who knows how to be a friend" (bows to Stella) "with saints."
Stella.—If he has not secured their friendship by flattery.
Drahomir.—But I must be permitted not to envy the doctor anything.
Stella.—The friendship is not exclusive, although I look upon the doctor as a brother.
Prince.—Stella, what are you talking about? He is your brother as I am a republican. I cannot suffer him, but I cannot get along without him.
Czeska.—Prince, you are joking—
Drahomir (smiling).—Why should you hate him?
Prince.—Why? Have I not told you? He does with us what he pleases. He does as he likes in the house, he does not believe anything, and he is ambitious as the deuce. He is already a professor in the University, and now he wishes to be a member of parliament. Do you hear?—he will be a member of parliament! But I would not be a Starogrodzki if I had permitted it. (Aloud.) Jozwowicz!
Doctor (he is near a window).—Your Highness, what do you order?
Prince.—Is it true that you are trying to become a member of parliament.