Symphorosa—Now.
Beatrice—Immediately?
Symphorosa—Immediately, immediately! He has started already. I ran on ahead.
Beatrice—Let's go to meet him. [Hurries into the garden. Symphorosa follows her.]
Hyacinth—[Calls through the doorway at right.] Well, aren't you ready yet? [The boys and Agi enter.]
Georg—We're ready. We've been waiting.
Arsen—Is he coming?
Hyacinth—He'll be here any minute. [To Agi.] Tell me, my son, have you altered your opinion about Napoleon since our discussion?
Agi—No.
Hyacinth—And suppose my sister requests you to teach Napoleon according to her ideas.
Agi—Then I shall try to convince her highness
Hyacinth—And if her highness still insists?
Agi—Then I shall regretfully take my leave.
Hyacinth—Shake hands. [Shakes his hand.] Now I know you better than I did a half hour ago.
Georg—[Who has been standing at the garden door, looking out.] They're coming!
Hyacinth—You stay here. I'll go to meet them. [Exits into the garden.]
