My love [he turns to kiss her shoulder], I am your lover. What does any other reality matter tonight?
[There is a knock at the door on stage left. Gwymplane starts to his feet, flinging upon the Duchess a look of terror.]
Duchess [biting her lip—calls out]
Who dares to disturb my rest?
Voice of Prince Charles
It is I.
Duchess
Well?
Charles
Phedro told me he thought he heard you cry out a moment ago?