That doesn't scare me, Cecilia, for now I'm prepared to fight for you—now I'm worthy and capable of fighting for you. Hereafter you shall never more be left unprotected as you were in the past—my tenderness will guard you.
CECILIA
But I don't want to be guarded! I shall no longer permit you to guard me! And I can no more give you any promises than I care to accept yours.
AMADEUS
And if I should forgo them myself—if I should risk it on a mere uncertainty?
CECILIA
That's more than I dare—whether the risk concern you or myself ... more than I would risk even with certainty in mind. (She turns away from him)
AMADEUS
Then I cannot possibly understand you, Cecilia. What is it you want to make us pay for so dearly—yes, both of us? Is it our guilt or our happiness?
CECILIA