Let me alone, Louis.
[HE approaches Consuelo, who is alone.]
Consuelo
He, deary, how are you? I thought you didn't want even to come near me. [In a low voice] Did you notice Bezano?
He
I was waiting for my turn, Queen. It was so difficult to get through the crowd to approach you.
Consuelo
Through the crowd? [With a sad smile] I am quite alone. What do you want, Father?
Mancini
Child! Auguste....