Game Warden (Frightened).—He is,—Tom—

Tomeš.—Tomeš, your grace, at your service. But it does not matter who I am,—these unfortunate people (pointing to Vrána and Lída) are in a desperate condition. Give them some help, I beg of you.

Beauvalle.—You’ll get some help—and they also. Out of my sight! And you (To Tomeš), report at the castle for work unless you wish to be arrested and brought over.

Vrána.—All in vain, and all is in vain!

Tomeš (Quietly to Vrána).—I will help you, be quiet now. In two days, at the very latest, neither of those wild boars will break into your garden again. (Beauvalle talks with the game keeper.)

Lída.—You would, Tomsi . . .

Tomeš.—Be quiet,—I will take care of everything. (Something is heard stirring in the forest. Tomeš listens keenly.) That is a wild beast,—it is chasing a pursued deer! . . . (He listens a moment, then slips away. Vrána follows him with Lída.)

Millesimo (Gazing after Lída).—That is indeed a lovely girl! They seem to thrive in these parts. (Stands looking after her.)

Beauvalle (To the magistrate).—Is it worth the effort to catch the bold fellow?

Magistrate.—Give your order, and all shall be accordingly done.

Beauvalle.—And where is the game warden?

Magistrate.—He went into the cottage. (Beauvalle goes into the game warden’s house.)

Millesimo (Gazing after the departing Lída).—Count, you have some rare female specimens of game here. Already two does, two does I have seen while here, (turns to the magistrate),—Ah, but this is not the Count. I thought I was speaking to the Count, and he has slipped away.

Magistrate.—He went into the game warden’s house.

Millesimo.—Into the cottage after that first doe?

Magistrate.—The noble Count is inclined to jest. His Highness—