AUDR. Yes.

MICH. He suspects nothing?

AUDR. No, I made it all quite clear to him.

MICH. And your servants?

AUDR. They’re used to my absences. They think nothing of it.

MICH. Then all is safe. The matter will never be heard of again—except——

AUDR. Except?

MICH. In our two hearts, and in the High Court where such cases are tried.

(With an inclination of the head and finger towards heaven.)

AUDR. Don’t preach, and—don’t regret.