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.