That is right. But make ye haste with wielding the sword, or ye may easily be too late. (Softly.) Nothing to be seen of the ships, Ildibad?
Ildibad.
Nothing, my King. But thou must speak to thy young wife.
Teja.
Yea ... so now I have a wife, Bishop?
Bishop.
Here standeth thy wife. King, and waiteth on thy word.
Teja.
Forgive me, Queen, if I find not this word. I have been brought up in the midst of battles, and other dwelling-place have I not known. It will be hard for thee to share this with me.
Balthilda.