Prince.
As you please. (Richard Völkerlingk is seen approaching. The Prince glances toward him.) Which won't prevent my feeling the sincerest sympathy for our friend there. His phenomenal self-possession is enough to confirm my suspicions.
Enter Richard.
Richard.
I've been looking for you every where, Brachtmann. I want to shake hands and tell you how glad I am to be under your orders again.
Brachtmann.
We won't talk of being under my orders, my dear Völkerlingk. You know how badly we need you, and how anxious we are to have you take the lead in the coming debate. (Richard bows.) I suppose we may count on your speaking on the Divorce Bill next Friday?
Richard (hesitating).
Why--I had hardly expected----
Brachtmann.