D'O. [Passing the table whereon a paper lies,
exclaims, as he glances at it] "Spain!"

Pol. [Aside to Cha.] Tarry awhile: what ails the minister?

D'O. Madam, I do not often trouble you.

The Prince loathes, and you scorn me—let that pass!

But since it touches him and you, not me,

Bid the Prince listen!

Pol. [to Cha.] Surely you will listen:

—Deceit?—Those fingers crumpling up his vest?

Cha. Deceitful to the very fingers' ends!

D'O. [who has approached them, overlooks the
other paper
Charles continues to hold].