Teja.
Good-night! (Exit Ildibad.)
ELEVENTH SCENE.
TEJA. Afterward BALTHILDA. (TEJA left alone, throws himself on his couch, staring straight before him with a bitter, wearied smile. BALTHILDA enters shyly. In one hand she carries a basket containing meat, bread, and fruits; in the other, a golden tankard of wine. She advances a few steps toward the table.)
Teja (half rising).
Who art thou?
Balthilda (feebly and timidly).
Knowest thou me not, King?
Teja (rising from his couch).
The torches burn dimly.... Thy voice I have heard before!... What wilt thou of me?