dear Stella. Good-bye, my child. (To her son.) Kiss the princess's
hand.


SCENE III.

The same.


Jozwowicz.--Your Highness must excuse me if I am too late, but I was
obliged to receive the delegates.

Countess.--What delegates are here? Jan, go ahead.

Doctor (saluting).--Count, you must hasten, they are leaving.

Podczaski.--I am Your Highness's servant. (Countess, Jan, Podczaski go
out. Stella and Mrs. Czeska follow them.)


SCENE IV.

Jozwowicz. Prince. (A moment of silence.)


Prince (rapping with his stick).--I forbid you to become a member of
parliament.

Doctor.--I shall not obey.