I want to look at you some more, and to understand, perhaps. Such a transformation! Knowing you as I do, I cannot admit that you are here without any idea. But what idea? [Looks short-sightedly at HE. HE grimaces and thumbs his nose.]

Gentleman

What is that?

He

My idea! Good-bye, Prince! My regards to your respected wife, your Highness' wonderful son! [Enter Mancini.]

Mancini

You positively live in the circus, He. Whenever I come, you are here. You are a fanatic in your work, sir.

He

[Introducing]: Prince Poniatovsky, Count Mancini.

Mancini