The Princess

IV

The veiled girl who visits seeking Thomas, revealing his suicidal intentions.

XXIII

First meeting with Prokop; she is aloof and focused on her horse, Whirlwind.

XXIV

Plays tennis and later chats calmly during the boxing match.

XXV

Meets Prokop on the stairs, is confronted by him, and later walks through the park during the chaos, showing unusual calm.

XXVI

Rides with officers, confronts Prokop, apologizes for her actions, and invites him to dinner.

XXVII

The Princess is present at the tennis court, inadvertently causing Prokop's fall, and later visits him to apologize and arrange his care.

XXVIII

Tests Prokop's abilities, sends him a box of powder.

XXIX

Defiantly approaches the explosion site, struggles with Prokop, and names the explosive 'Vicit'.

The Explosion of Vicit

Engages in a volatile and passionate affair with Prokop, alternating between intense embraces and cold dismissals. She is drawn to his power but remains part of the aristocratic world he resents.

XXXI

Sends notes to Prokop, kisses him secretly, and is sleepless with agitation.

XXXII

Appears briefly in the castle, causing Prokop pain. She later sends him a letter, which he returns unopened. The chapter ends with her coming to his laboratory, pale and emotional.

XXXIII

The Princess reveals her deep vulnerability and her willingness to sacrifice her royal status for Prokop. She oscillates between passionate declarations of love and fears of rejection, showing a complex mix of pride and insecurity.

XXXIV

Shows open affection for Prokop, is fascinated by her Tartar ancestry, and orchestrates a private, desperate meeting with him.

XXXV

Emotionally volatile, she confesses her past, fears, and desires to Prokop, oscillating between passionate affection and distant preoccupation, and ultimately seeks refuge in his presence.

XXXVI

Secretly meets Prokop, torn between love and duty, aware of her family's plans.

XXXVIII

Despite being unwell, she visits Prokop, gives him her ring, and expresses hope that he will act.

XXXIX

Signals from her window and later meets Prokop in a hidden spot, playfully hinting at her need for rescue.

XL

Meets Prokop in the stable, shares a passionate moment, and gives him her handkerchief.

XLI

Pale and melancholy, she sends away the heir to the throne, a sacrifice for Prokop, and stays by his bedside.

XLII

Nurses Prokop through his illness, but collapses from exhaustion and becomes ill herself.

XLIII

Ill with tuberculosis, writes passionate notes to Prokop, and has arranged a plan for their marriage through military service.

XLIV

Ill and feverish, she waits anxiously for Prokop, writes a desperate letter, and is devastated by his accusations.

XLV

Conflicted and sorrowful, she decides they must part, acknowledging their love was 'unclean'.

XLVI

Mentioned as having left early in the morning with Uncle Rohn, suffering from consumption, heading to Italy.

L

The princess is unconscious and carried by Prokop, left in a room at Daimon's house.

LI

The girl in the room, who confesses her past and shows affection towards Prokop.

LIV

Her photograph is also pulled from the box, causing Prokop to moan and drop it, indicating a painful connection.