Brühl was alone in the room with the Kurfürst. He stood at the master's chair and whispered something. The Prince listened attentively and nodded.
'Father, do you hear what Brühl says?' said the Prince to the Jesuit as he entered.
Guarini came nearer.
'Speak on,' said Frederick.
Brühl began to talk, looking significantly at Guarini.
'He is ironical, and for a long time has been too biting and too bitter.'
'Oh! That's too bad!' the Prince whispered.
'About whom is this question?' asked the Jesuit.
'I have dared to call his Royal Highness's attention to Chamberlain Watzdorf.'
Guarini recalled his meeting with the man.