Otherwise it will be a
heavy blow for her strength. You must leave her hope. She must not
suspect anything. Perhaps later she will become accustomed to your
absence--perhaps she will forget--
Drahomir.--It will be better for her to forget.
Doctor.--I will do my best, but I shall first throw a handful of earth
on your memory.
Drahomir.--What shall I do, then?
Doctor.--To find a pretext to bid her good-bye, tell every one that
you are going. Then come back--and go away. Mr. Pretwic also must not
know anything.
Drahomir.--When shall I bid her good-bye?
Doctor.--In a moment. I told her. I will manage to be with Pretwic
during that time. She will be here presently.
Drahomir.--I would prefer to die.
Doctor.--No one is certain of to-morrow. Be off now. (Drahomir goes
out.)
SCENE VI.
Jozwowicz. Then a servant.
Doctor.--How warm it is here! My head is splitting. (He rings--a
servant enters.) Ask Mr. Pretwic to come here. (The servant goes out.)
My head is bursting--but then I will have a long peace.
SCENE VII.
Jozwowicz. George Pretwic.
George (entering).--What do you wish with me?
Doctor.--I wish to give you good advice about the princess's health.
George.--How is she?
Doctor.--Better. I allowed her to leave bed because she and Drahomir
asked me to.
George.--Drahomir?
Doctor.--Yes. He wishes to talk with her. They will be here in a
quarter of an hour.
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