Rischenheim edged himself inside the doorway and stood on the threshold of the hall.
There he heard voices proceeding from the sitting-room on the left.

He recognized the queen's, my wife's, and Anton's.

Then came the butler's, saying, "I will inform the count of your Majesty's wishes." The door of the room opened; the butler appeared, and immediately behind him Anton von Strofzin and Bernenstein.

Bernenstein had the young fellow by the arm, and hurried him through the hall.

They passed the butler, who made way for them, and came to where Rischenheim stood.
"We meet again," said Rischenheim with a bow.
The chancellor rubbed his hands in nervous perturbation.