SECKENDORF (aside).
I will question Baronet Hotham cautiously.
HOTHAM (aside).
Mayhap this much-decorated gentleman can give me some information.
SECKENDORF (clearing his throat).
May I ask—how His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, is enjoying himself in Berlin? I am Count Seckendorf.
HOTHAM. Most happy to meet you. As Your Excellency perceives, he is at this moment in the very best hands. [Points after EVERSMANN.]
SECKENDORF (startled, aside).
In the best hands? Is he mocking me or is he deceived himself? It looks as though he too were in the conspiracy.
HOTHAM (aside).