Adr. [Kissing her] Heaven-heart!

Soph. [Releasing herself] That must wait. We haven't a minute——

[They hear steps outside, and stand waiting. Orloff and two guards enter]

Orl. It is my turn to be surprised, your highness. I suppose you are here to assure this prisoner of safety.

Soph. What prisoner?

Orl. Adrian Lavrov.

[Guards put fetters on Adrian's wrists]

Adr. For what crime am I arrested?

Orl. [To guards] Keep him here until I return.