]. I have loved you truly, Miss Nato, but I must give you up. I am not to blame for it. Farewell.

[Goes to the door.

[Barssegh laughs for joy.

OSSEP [

approaching Salome, who stands dismayed, takes her by the arm and points to the departing Alexander

]. There goes your official!

NATO [

standing at the left near the sofa

]. Alexander! Alexander! [

Exit Alexander