Robert. Shh!
(Trast and Muhlingk enter at the right.)
Muhlingk. (To Trast) Well, until to-morrow then. Count.--Ah, there is the young man. (Extending his hand) Welcome, welcome, do you want to go over the report at once?
Robert. I only came to present my respects, Herr Councillor, my papers aren't unpacked yet.
Muhlingk. Well, well, there's no hurry. But what are you doing here, Leonore?
Leonore. I simply wanted to say how d'ye do to Robert.
Muhlingk. Mm--But you know that Mama has been asking for you. Come, young man, I have plans for you; plans. You know, Count, we have no secrets from you.
Trast. You can get to know him better if you are alone with him. (To Robert) I'll wait for you here.
Leonore. (Shaking Robert's hand) Au revoir, Robert.
Muhlingk. Hm! (Reprovingly. He goes out with Robert)