Orl. I shall at least not lose sight of him until he is in prison. [Sophie turns her back upon Orloff] You must come with me or stay here under guard. I don't promise you as pleasant a journey as you gave me, for I shall not be at so much trouble to please. I shall not even ask you to let me repeat the little kiss——
Soph. Sir!
Orl. On your hand, which you so kindly permitted. [Sophie again attempts to pass him] Will your highness take my arm to the carriage? We have only a short distance to drive before meeting Petrizoff. [Looking at his watch] He ought to be almost here.
Soph. I will stay here.
Orl. In shackles?
Soph. [Holding out her arms] Yes.
Orl. Stay then. But I will not bind you.
Soph. No, I might not forgive you that if it turns out that you have made a fool's mistake.
Orl. There is no mistake, as you will learn after I have seen Petrizoff. [To guards] No conversation between prisoners. [To Sophie] Let me assure you that these guards can be trusted. [Exit]