KING.

A veiled lady! And such mysterious visitors are received here? [He lifts the veil.] What do I see! Wilhelmine!

WILHELMINE (throwing herself at his feet).

Father! Forgive me!

KING.

Forgive you! This invasion of the State Prison—this attack on my sovereign will?

WILHELMINE (rising, aside).

This is a nice reception.

[There is a knock from the left.]

KING.