Balthilda.
I am indeed thy wife, King.
Teja (after a silence).
And what wilt thou of me?
Balthilda.
My mother sendeth me. I am to bring thee food and wine. The others eat and drink, and so my mother saith---- (She stops.)
Teja.
How didst thou enter here?... Did not the watch forbid thee to enter?
Balthilda (drawing herself up).
I am the Queen, Sire.