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 .] As if nothing had happened. [As he passes .] Why has the music stopped?

—[Answers for .] I thought your highness would prefer no music during this unfortunate

—[Leading slowly off.] Let the music continue. The more the better! [ makes a sign to, who exits.]

—Pardonnez moi merci, mon cher. [ and exit.]

—[As he follows them.] Music. [''He looks at. There is a brief pause, and the music begins again. Beaming with satisfaction, exits. All except resume their seats.'']

—Is your highness ill, too?

—No.

—Well, then

—I don't know what to do.

—Why not follow their highnesses? And let the music continue. The more the better!

—[Crosses to left; looks at .] What are you going to do? [ rises, undecided.]

—Stay here. Your mother forbade you to leave.

—[To .] And you?

—See here, my dear; I love Beatrice