Georg—Well, you'll have the honor soon. . . . Mother, you couldn't possibly have brought us better news. Not even if you had come to tell us that Alexandra
Alexandra—Georg!. . .
Beatrice—I shan't forget to have you punished.
Hyacinth—[Calling from the garden.] Beatrice!
Beatrice—Ssh! Wasn't that someone calling?
Hyacinth—[From the garden.] Beatrice!
Beatrice—Just as I thought! It's Hyacinth shrieking my name. His manners are appalling.
Arsen—Uncle Hyacinth!
Georg—Hyacinth! Hyacinth! [They are about to rush out to meet him.]
Beatrice—Stay where you are. [Sudden silence.] Indians! I'll meet him myself, else he'll go on shouting until he awakens Prince Albert. [Beatrice goes out into the garden.]
Alexandra—[To Agi.] My mother forgot to tell you that his highness, the Prince, will later witness the fencing exercises.
Agi—As your highness commands.
Alexandra—The necessary orders have been given at the gymnasium. First there is to be sword practice between you and the boys, then they are to have a bout with the foils.
