Soph. Quiet their fears and assure them of her safety. Are there any prisoners besides the girl?
Orl. No, but I would give something to take this insolent Shepherd. I've only a few hours to wait though.
Soph. A few hours?
Orl. Yes—ah, you don't know everything then!
Soph. Dear man, I know everything but one,—that is, how much you know. If you will go to the ball in my carriage we may find out how far we can trust each other.
Orl. Angel!
Soph. Don't! The people—you must pretend to oppose me. They think I am interceding for the girl.
Orl. [As if suddenly recalling something] Why did you save the boy this morning?
Soph. I will explain that too—in the carriage. We must go now. I first, so they will not know we leave together.
Orl. [Crestfallen] I promised Petrizoff not to leave the girl till I had her safe in prison. There have been so many escapes——