Ah, Nanette! Quick! Water and a vase. See!


NANETTE.

What--flowers?

[_Brings vase_.


DIANE.

Yes, they bloom even in this reign of terror.

[_Putting flowers in vase_.]

But you see these fragile beauties are sinless, and therefore know no
fear.--Is my father in his room?


NANETTE.

No. He went away an hour ago.


DIANE.

Gone an hour, and not returned? That makes me anxious!--Is Citizen
Kauvar at home?