Scene VI

To them enters the Countess Tertsky.

Countess. Come!
My husband sends me for you—It is now
[[652]] The latest moment.
Part you!

Thekla. O, not yet!
It has been scarce a moment.

Countess. Aye! Then time
Flies swiftly with your Highness, Princess niece! [5]

Max. There is no hurry, aunt.

Countess. Away! Away!
The folks begin to miss you. Twice already
His father has asked for him.

Thekla. Ha! his father?

Countess. You understand that, niece!

Thekla. Why needs he
To go at all to that society? 10
'Tis not his proper company. They may
Be worthy men, but he's too young for them.
In brief, he suits not such society.