I suppose I may assume that the people at the castle know nothing of this little adventure of the young Count's?
Pierre.
You may rest assured, my dear sir, that I know what is due a woman's honour.
Wittich.
Ah--really!--Well, I'm sure no one saw me coming here. So then, there need be no scandal.
Pierre.
That would certainly be most agreeable to all parties concerned.
Wittich.
But--how did the lady propose to leave here without being seen?
Pierre.