GREGORY.

St. Nicholas, where’s the Countess?

N. (shouting). She says that she will see you in half an hour.

G. In half an hour!—Nay, I must see her at once.

You have been betrayed.

N.I have. I have been betrayed.

But you shall see me avenged.

G. And I must see her at once. (going in.)

N. (withstanding him). She bade me say

She could not see you.