Ard. Nay, you await
The princess.
Ber. You've all comfort? No least lack?
Ard. I've food and bed, but little company.
Ber. My father's plans press hard, and I'm a part
Of them. Each hour he calls me.
Ard. I know, my lord,
This is not Kidmir. I've my father too.
You've yours ... and Berenice.
Ber. Nay, it seems
Fate hath her changelings. You have come, not she.
Ard. I sought no meeting, sir, but being here,
I'll ask you of my father. Is he safe?
Earl Oswald means no treachery to his guest?
Ber. At sunrise he will drink the cup of peace.
Ard. That's hours away! He knows your life is pledged
For Charilus' safety?
Ber. No. I will not wake
A doubt against his honor.