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. Suppose it leads to a duel? An open scandal might drive them together.

. Who? The Comte and Herr Rosmer? Impossible! What has he to do with it? He is only the Princess's lover. If worst comes to worst, before he fought him, they would have to pay back what they owe—which would be clear gain to us, whatever happens.

. There is something in that.

. Five hundred thousand francs, Comtesse, not to speak of small bills. Then

. The scene will be a big one. Fancy trusting a princess with five hundred thousand francs!

. Apparently…

. The offensive! My mind is made up. All for all! Silence! The concert is over and the audience is coming out. Float in the background.

. Superb! Superb! It is an evening I shall never forget.

. Superb! Superb!

. How quiet it seems! Everybody is depressed.

. The caress of sublimity has descended upon our souls.

. The audience is annihilated. It is the customary effect.

. Did you observe the transfiguration of the conductor before his orchestra?

. I am no longer myself upon such occasions. I am he—it, his spirit. Lay your hand upon my heart; be so kind… Place your ear there.

. Oh, indeed!… How remarkable!