Adr. I must go with the people.

Soph. I have not deceived you in the way you think.

Adr. [Passing her] I must go.

Soph. You will return here?

Adr. This is my home.

Soph. I shall wait for you.

Adr. Farewell! [Exit]

[Sophie stands looking after him. Vasil approaches and kneels before her. She gives him her hand, which he kisses reverently. Curtain]


Scene 2. Same room several hours later. Sophie alone, standing by the small, high window, left.