Soph. Almost sunset. [Turns from window] And he knows I am waiting.[Hears a step in the yard and turns again to window. Adrian enters, pauses in door, and sees Sophie gazing out. He advances]
Adr. Your highness?
Soph. [Turning her head] You have made no haste.
Adr. I have been with the people.
Soph. [Looking at him] You are tired. I, too, went out, but it was so terrible.... You are very tired. Sit down, please. I want to stand. [Takes a few nervous steps and goes back to window]
Adr. [Breaking the silence] Is there anything to say?
Soph. [Not turning] The horrible thing you think of me is not true.
Adr. We will not talk about that.
Soph. [Turns, eagerly] You have forgiven me?