GUENDOLEN.

Nay, child, nay—thou art harsh as heaven to me—
I would but have of thee a word of cheer.

MADAN.

I am weak in words: my tongue can match not thine,
Mother.
Voices within] The king!

GUENDOLEN.

Hearst thou?
Voices within.] The king!

MADAN.

I hear.

Enter Locrine.

LOCRINE.