She looks at him quietly.
THE PRINCE. (haughtily) Order that these bonds be taken from my wrists.
THE QUEEN. We do not like strangers in this country. You were tied by my command, and brought here that I might decide what punishment to mete out to you. Look, this was one of your men. (Pointing to the dead body) Carry it away.
The soldiers carry off the body.
THE PRINCE. Are you mad?
THE QUEEN. So it would seem. (To the fool) Now cut his bonds.
THE FOOL. He is a brave man, and does not deserve to be treated in this manner.
THE PRINCE. Who are you that you should plead for me? Have I not seen you with a fool's cap?
THE FOOL. And now you see me with a sword.
He cuts the Prince's bonds.