Look through their keyhole

You open your door and step out into the hallway. The floor creaks slightly as you cross to the door of the room the couple entered. You stop, squat down and peer through the keyhole.

In the room beyond, the man and woman have taken off their coats. And, apparently, in the amount of time it took you to get to the door, they've managed to become involved in a bit of an argument. They share heated words with each other and you can just make out that they're speaking in Spanish.

Now you realize who this man is---someone you've seen in the newspapers back home in England. He's Count Rudolfo, a businessman. He was apparently coming to France to meet with various bankers in order to secure some loans. So the woman with him must be his wife, Countess Narcissa.

Suddenly, you see the Countess slap her husband's face and snap some harsh words at him; then you realize she's heading right towards the door!