The Great Prince must have his thoughts well sorted out, and Marvin felt that he should understand them clearly.
He would not pity Helena, nor would he go on to preach to Levin about what should be done like a saint…
Having reached this point today, becoming a political sacrifice, was not unrelated to Helena's own choices.
As the lover of Great Prince Charles, Helena gained fame and wealth. She was promoted by the Great Prince himself, and even if it hadn't been her, Great Prince Charles could have made another dancer just as famous.
Of course, the way Great Prince Charles treated Helena as an object, carelessly passing her around, made Marvin feel quite uncomfortable and even a bit nauseous.
Yet, he had to admit that among the nobility, there were far too many vile and sordid affairs, many of which were even filthier than this.
This is power, the ability to command at will, the power that can determine life and death, leaving ordinary people with no strength to resist.
