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 and  he  he['' enters quietly. She sees him but continues as if he were not there.''] He didn't know what he wanted and didn't care what harm he did  as long as he could gratify a momentary impulse  he

—[With mild irony.] Xara, you misjudge him. He is a free spirit. He is not like us. —[Unheeding him.] He only wanted to destroy everything to make a scandal Yes, he was ill-mannered and ignorant

—You are unjust. He is an astronomer.

—And now I say his conduct was impertinent.

—Your highness!

—Don't answer her, Hans! I forbid it, Hans! And if you will permit me Hans  I will kiss you, Hans. [Embraces him and kisses him on the cheek.]

—Bravo! I leave to-morrow.

—[Good-humoredly.] Thanks, your highness. You overwhelm me. —Do you mind?

—Not this one.

—Shall I kiss you again?

—Thanks, your kindness, that would be too much. One was just enough. ['' and enter at back. Each carries a bouquet of flowers in his hand. They pause a moment on the threshold,''