Duke. Henri is not here yet, then? (To Albin. ) If you see him, you will not regret having come here.
Host (to Duke). Oh, so you're here again, are you? I am glad. We shall not have the pleasure much longer.
Duke. Why? I find it very nice at your place.
Host. I believe that. But since in any case you will be one of the first ...
Albin. What does that mean!
Host. You understand me well enough. The favorites of fortune will be the first! (Goes to the back.)
Duke (after reflection). If I were king, I would make him my Court Fool; I mean to say, I should have many Court Fools, but he would be one of them.
Albin. What did he mean by saying that you were too fortunate?
Duke. He means, Chevalier ...
Albin. Please, don't call me Chevalier. Everybody calls me Albin, simply Albin, just because I look so young.