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 [''There is a noise off left. They separate slowly.] [There is a pause. enters at left, leaving the double doors open behind him.'']

—[Goes slowly towards him.] What do you want?

—His highness, the Crown Prince, is preparing to retire. He has received a telegram. His mother, the Royal Princess Maria Dominica, is coming to-morrow morning.

—His mother? Coming here?

—Yes, your highness! [There is a long pause.]

—I take the liberty to report that his highness, the Crown Prince, will shortly pass through this room.

—[Nervously.] Hyacinth isn't back yet and we are here  like this  we two

—If your highness should desire to go through the yellow room there is still time. [He indicates the doors back left.]

—[Proudly.] How dare you, Cæsar? Are you drunk?

—[Tragically.] No, your highness, I beg pardon, I'm sure. I've only gone out of my mind.

—That will do, Cæsar. [''He bows and crosses to left. There is a pause. Through the door at left come two lackeys bearing lighted''