BRIDE. Politics require that princes shall sacrifice their personal considerations for the good of the people.
PEHR. Politics require—But does the good of the people require any princes?
BRIDE. I don't know—but it's done once for all, and now you are my husband. Have the goodness to be happy, or you will be miserable.
PEHR. Are you happy?
BRIDE. I am nothing.
PEHR. Do you love me?
BRIDE. No, certainly not! And you me?
PEHR. No!
BRIDE. You love your Lisa?
PEHR. And you your—