Nor did he understand why the Princess took his hand, and looking pitifully at him, entreated him to be calm; nor why Dolly tried to persuade him to eat something and led him out of the room; nor why even the doctor looked seriously and sympathizingly at him, offering him some drops.
Non capiva neppure perché la principessa lo prendesse per mano, e, guardandolo pietosamente, lo pregasse di calmarsi, e Dolly lo persuadesse di mangiare un po’ e lo portasse via dalla stanza, e perfino il dottore lo guardasse seriamente e con compassione, mentre gli offriva delle gocce.