Frau v. Brook.
Is everything ready? (The Lackey bows.)
The Princess (aside to Frau v. Brook).
But I simply cannot sleep.
Frau v. Brook.
Try to, for my sake. (Aloud.) Does your Highness command----
The Princess (smiling and sighing).
Yes, I command. (They go out, left.)
(The stage remains empty for several moments. Then Strübel is heard trying the latch of the back door.)
Strübel's Voice.