"Indeed?"
"Oh, he has made a great career! An extraordinarily famous man. Quite a wonder, that young man!"
"Indeed?"
"But you only taunt me with your series of 'indeeds.' Tell me how you came here. How have I found you?"
"I am steward here on Mr. Topándy's estate!"
"Steward! Ha ha! To your kinsman?"
"He does not know I am his kinsman."
"So you are incognito? Ever since then? Just like me: I have used six names since that day. That is famous. And now we meet by chance. So much the better; at least you can lead me to Topándy's house: the atheist's dogs will not tear me to pieces if I am under your protection.—But after that you must help again to defend me."
Lorand was displeased by the fact that this woman turned into jest those memories in which the shame of both lay buried.
Topándy was on the verandah of the castle in company with the girls when Lorand led in the strange lady.