Wilhelm. Will the gentlemen step in here a moment?
Leonore. At last!
(Robert and the Count enter; Lenore runs to meet Robert.)
Trast. (To himself) So that's the story! (To the servant who is about to go out) Here, come here! (He takes one of the cards from the tray and puts it in his pocket)
Lothar. (Looking at Robert and Leonore) What does that mean?
Trast. My card is enough.
(The servant goes out.)
Robert. Leonore, I've brought Count Trast, my benefactor and my best friend.
Leonore. (Remembering Lothar) The gentlemen will permit me to introduce Herr Lothar Brandt? Herr Count von Trast--Herr Robert Heinecke, a playmate of my childhood.
Lothar. (To himself) She introduces me to Alma's brother--That is fine!--The gentlemen will pardon me, but my friends--(Stutters and clears his throat)