Sir Dandiprat. I'm sorry to have kept your Highness waiting. I'll inform the Queen at once that you've arrived. She's been expecting you all the morning. Just a moment, your Highness. [As he makes for the door he whispers to Christabel.] Where is the Queen?
Christabel. Try in front of all the looking-glasses!
Sir Dandiprat. [Shocked.] Most disrespectful! You will drive me distracted—distracted! [He puddles off to find the Queen.]
The Prince. [To Rosalys.] Lady Rosalys, has the Princess returned?
Rosalys. [Curtseying.] Not yet, your Highness, but we expect her every moment.
The Prince. Is she well?
Rosalys. I don't know, your Highness. She hasn't written to us since she went away.
The Prince. Not a single letter?
- [Sir Dandiprat reappears and announces.
