ROBIN
Oh, with my last breath I will,
God helping me; but I must gain you time!
Quickly! Here comes the King!
MARIAN
Oh, follow soon!
[Exit.]
[Robin sits down again, steadying himself against the pillar. John appears at the doors of the palace, above the terrace, a scroll in his hand.]
JOHN
My friends, the King is dead!
MASKERS
[Taking off their masks, with a cry.]