Soph. [With a glance at Vera] She is pretty. Good-evening then.
Orl. Wait—I will go with you!
Soph. [Melting] Will you? Then you sha'n't. You shall take no risks for me.
Orl. Risk! I would risk anything. Ah, you can't deprive me now.
Soph. Can you trust the guards?
Orl. I will trust them!
Soph. Very well. I will wait for you. [Going, stops before Adrian] I have not been able to obtain her release, but I am sure there is hope. At least I have touched Colonel Orloff's heart. Have I not, Count?
Orl. You have indeed!
Soph. [Looking steadily at Adrian] And you will hear news of great importance before morning. [To Orloff] Will he not?