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 —I hope to eat a great deal. I always have a ravenous appetite at night. Haven't I, Wunderlich?

—God be thanked, your highness.

—[To, low.] I shouldn't like them to read in your face what we have been talking about. [ and stand down stage left;  and  at center, a trifle back;  and  down right in front of the table.]

—Xara is absorbed in the science of the stars.

—[To .] I'll try, your highness, but I am afraid it's too late.

—[To .] She takes a keen interest in the education of the boys. She supervises their studies.

—That sounds as if you are threatening me.

—Xara will be an astronomer yet.

—Hardly a career to attract a woman.

—I have offended you deeply.

—Yes, your highness.

—Won't you forgive me?

—No, your highness. [ comes slowly toward .]

—[To, in an agitated whisper.] Something has happened between them.