Haidee, whose eyes had been fixed on the door, as if expecting some one,
turned hastily, and, seeing the count standing, shrieked, 'You do not know
me?' said she. 'Well, I fortunately recognize you! You are Fernand Mondego,
the French officer who led the troops of my noble father!
It is you who surrendered the castle of Yanina! It is you who, sent by him to
Constantinople, to treat with the emperor for the life or death of your benefactor,
brought back a false mandate granting full pardon! It is you who, with that mandate,
obtained the pasha's ring, which gave you authority over Selim, the fire-keeper!
It is you who stabbed Selim.
It is you who sold us, my mother and me, to the merchant, El-Kobbir!
Assassin, assassin, assassin, you have still on your brow your master's blood!
Look, gentlemen, all!'