ALMA.
(To the public.)
Folly can show the naked truth beneath
The glittering facts on history's page.
(To the King.)
I'll spare you, then.—But first take solemn oath
To cherish good always within your heart!
THE KING.
I swear!
(Looking up in tears.)
You ask me that!——I'm in a maze!
Who are you?
ALMA.