Scene IX

The same. Jozwowicz.

Countess and Jan together.—What news?

Doctor.—Everything is over. (The bell is heard tolling in the chapel of the château.)

Jan (frightened).—What, the bell of the chapel? Then she is dead! (Jozwowicz comes to the front of the stage and sits down.)

Scene X

The same. Podczaski.

Podczaski (rushing in suddenly).—Victory! Victory! The deputation is here. (Voices behind the stage) Hurrah! Hurrah! for victory!

Jozwowicz.—I have lost!

Finis