SIGISMUND
Do you mean to say that Cecilia is the only woman in the world who must stand unprotected against any slander?
AMADEUS
If you are telling the truth, Prince Sigismund, then there is only one person in the world who has the right to protect Cecilia, and that person am I.
SIGISMUND
Considering what has happened, I have excellent reason to think that you will neither avail yourself of that right nor fulfill that duty.
AMADEUS
You are mistaken. And if you will take the trouble of returning home, you will soon be convinced of your mistake.
SIGISMUND
What do you mean?