I will say good-night, Countess.

Beata.

Good-night, my dear Völkerlingk. (Rapidly, in a low voice, as he bends above her hand.) Does he know?

Richard (in the same tone).

Not yet.

Beata (aloud, with conventional cordiality).

I shall see you to-morrow? (Richard bows, and follows the other men toward the door.)

Curtain.

ACT III

ACT III