Countess. Such a pity. I like the gander myself—he is always very civil to me.
Melissa [laughing]. Really, my lady, he seems such a sensible bird, sometimes you would really think he understood what you say.
[They both laugh. A knock at the door.
Countess. Melissa!
[Points to door.
[Melissa opens the door. The Bailiff is seen.
Bailiff. May I enter, madam?
Melissa. Come in, Master Bailiff.
Enter Bailiff.
Countess. Good day, Master Bailiff.