Princess. I cannot rest until I know what has happened to him. I shall go mad if I am left alone.
Jarvis. But it is not safe for you to go.
Princess. Nevertheless, Mr. Warren, I will go to my brother tonight.
Jarvis. Now, my dear child! (Pause.) I beg your pardon, but please—oh, please let me insist on one condition.
Princess. Name it.
Jarvis. Let me go ahead and look over the ground. I will signal when it is safe to follow.
Princess. How can you signal?
Jarvis. With a light—(Cross to window l.)—from one of those towers. You can see it from here. You won't have long to wait. It will shine within an hour.
Princess. (l.c.) But if you—if it does not shine?
Jarvis. Well, then I'll be too busy swapping lead for brimstone with Mr. Spook to stop and hang a lantern.