Jan.—I, madam? I studied the history of heresy.
Princess.—Mrs. Czeska—what? Have studied what?
Countess.—They reproach us with not having talent, but for diplomacy one must have talent.
Podczaski.—The count does even look like a diplomat.
Prince (aside).—Well, not very much.
Czeska.—The count does not have much to say.
Jan.—No, madam, but sometimes I speak quite enough.
Countess.—For my part, I declare that if Jan is not elected, we will leave the country.
Podczaski.—They will be guilty of it.
Countess.—It will be the fault of the prince.