Kore. Vera is calling you, Petrovich. [Vetrova hobbles off, right] Who is this woman, Adrian?
Adr. You heard the name.
Kore. I heard what she calls herself, but who is she?
Adr. I shall not tell you.
Kore. You needn't. I know enough.
Adr. What do you know?
Kore. What my eyes tell me. She is helping Vera with the dishes—and such hands! Remember I have warned you against the princess Sophie.
Adr. Forget that slander, Korelenko.
Kore. Slander! I believe that this woman is the friend and accomplice of the princess.