Kore. Such an order from Petrizoff? What does it mean?
Irten. It means that he is frightened into saying his prayers for a day or two.
Soph. Adrian, my dear one, look up!
Irten. [To Korelenko] And if you've a particular regard, as I've heard, for the little beauty there, you'd better get her out of Russia before his scare rubs off.
Kore. Thank you, sir.
[Exeunt Irtenieff, men, and guards left by Orloff. Dawn has been gradually breaking, showing through door and window, rear. Sophie continues to talk softly to Adrian and finally he raises his head]
Adr. They will bury the sunshine of the world—shut up his golden years in darkness——
Soph. We will free him, Adrian. We will live to set him free.
[Zarkoff, and Vasil guarded, appear at door]