DOCTOR [to the Countess, puzzled] She is asleep.
COUNTESS. She was in hysterics three minutes ago, Doctor.
DOCTOR [he puts his Doctor's bag on the table and bends over to
her; quietly] Are you asleep, ma'am?
ANN [without moving] No!
DOCTOR. Oh. [He feels her forehead then takes a thermometer from
his bag] I'll only disturb Your Royal Highness a moment, ah?
ANN. I'm very ashamed, Doctor Bonnachoven; I-[the Doctor places
the thermometer in her mouth] suddenly I was crying.
DOCTOR [reassuring] To cry-a perfectly normal thing to do.
GENERAL. It most important she be calm (should/mustの省略か？) and relaxed for the press
conference, Doctor.
ANN. Don't worry, Doctor: I-[takes the thermometer out] I'll be
calm and relaxed and I-I'll bow and I'll smile and- I'll improve
trade relations and I, and I will...[she throws herself onto the
pillow, in hysterics again].
COUNTESS. There she goes again. Give her something, Doctor,
please.
DOCTOR [holding up a syringe from the bag] Uncover her arm,
please, hmm? The Countess uncovers her arm as the General looks
away.
ANN [calming down; without looking up] What's that?
DOCTOR. Sleep and calm. This will relax you and make Your
Highness feel a little happy. It's a new drug, quite harmless.(害がありません)
[As he injects her the General faints behind them, unnoticed]
There.
ANN. I don't feel any different.
DOCTOR. You will; it may take a little time to take hold. 効いてくる Just
now, lie back, ah?
ANN. Can I keep just one light on?
DOCTOR. Of course. Best thing I know is to do exactly what you
wish for a while.
ANN [smiling] Thank you, Doctor.
COUNTESS [the Countess looks round at the General on the floor]
Oh, the General! Doctor, quick!
DOCTOR. Oh!
ANN [sitting up] Hah! [she puts her hand over her mouth, covering
her smile].
GENERAL [embarrassed; straightening his bedrobe] I'm perfectly
alright. [To the Princess] Goodnight, ma'am. [He bows and
leaves].
DOCTOR [bowing, smiling at the Princess] Goodnight, ma'am.
