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By Scene 4, both characters are warming to each other. Initially the topic of whether women or men love more, goes badly for Sir Steven, Julia emphasizes loyalty, which is clearly a sensitive issue for her, and one that is pressing given the knights short time to be with her. It is also an opportunity to revisit the theme of the destruction of the island by a change in climate brought on by the construction of the castle. Trying to lighten the mood, Sir Steven tells a story to prompt Princess
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Steven (in a friendly way): Princess! Princess! Are you awake?
Julia (enters yawning): I could barely sleep. I kept thinking of what tales of valor might unfold today.
Steven: Now you are teasing me, I think. (In a huffy voice) If you really don't want a story, we can always talk about something else.
Julia: What do you suggest?
Steven: Let's see. Answer me
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