Georg—Because you spoke so coldly and formally.
Agi—I . . . I was surprised . . . that's all. It isn't easy to grasp . . . so suddenly. You see, during the few months in which I have been attached to your illustrious family—if I may put it so—her highness, your sister . . . great lady though she is . . . has been very kind to me . . . to us all. Among other things, it has been my privilege to instruct her in fencing . . . and when I am suddenly called upon to think that my pupil is to wear the ermine . . . that she is to wear a crown . . . and sit upon a throne. . . . Well . . . that's not an easy thing to
Georg—I'd be sorry to leave this place . . . it's so pleasant here. The Hungarians have been so good to us. But, if we had to leave, you'd come with us, wouldn't you?
Agi—If I were wanted.
Arsen—I shouldn't mind going. Life at Court might be tiresome; but politics, they say, are exciting. Keep you either trembling all the time . . . or laughing. [Beatrice and Alexandra enter from the garden. All rise.]
Beatrice—Finished your lesson, I see.
Agi—Yes, your highness. [Alexandra standssilent and motionless down left.] We reached the death of Napoleon about ten minutes ago; and it
