THE DAUGHTER. Yes, it is. For there is a suspicion that the solution of the world-riddle may be hidden behind it. Call the Lord Chancellor, and the Deans of the Four Faculties also.
[THE PORTRESS blows in a whistle.
THE DAUGHTER. And do not forget the Glazier and his diamond, for without them nothing can be done.
STAGE PEOPLE enter from the left as in the earlier scene.
THE OFFICER. [Enters from the background, in Prince Albert and high hat, with a bunch of roses in his hand, looking radiantly happy] Victoria!
THE PORTRESS. The young lady will be coming in a moment.
THE OFFICER. Good! The carriage is waiting, the table is set, the wine is on ice—Permit me to embrace you, madam! [Embraces THE PORTRESS] Victoria!
A WOMAN'S VOICE FROM ABOVE. [Sings] I am here!
THE OFFICER. [Begins to walk to and fro] Good! I am waiting.
THE POET. It seems to me that all this has happened before——