Cæsar—Professor Agi up here to wait for her highness, who wishes to speak with him.
Alexandra—Just do as you were told. Send Professor Agi up.
Cæsar—Yes, your highness. [He exits at back. After a brief pause Agi enters, dressed for travelling.]
Agi—Your highness sent for me?
Alexandra—No. But I waited here because I learned that you had been sent for.
Agi—Is there anything your highness wanted?
Alexandra—What sort of costume is that you are wearing?
Agi—A travelling costume.
Alexandra—You are going away?
Agi—Yes. [There is a pause.] Is there anything your highness wanted?
Alexandra—And what is to become of the boys?
Agi—I don't know.
Alexandra—Aren't you sorry to leave them?
Agi—Indeed. . . . I am very sorry. [A pause.] Is there anything your highness wanted?
Alexandra—Princess Maria Dominica, the mother of the Crown Prince, has come.
Agi—I know.
Alexandra—And do you know why she has come?
Agi—I know that, too.
