May I thank the Queen, Sire?

(Teja nods. Watcher shakes her hand heartily. Exit.)

Teja.

Go--and bring me to eat!

Balthilda (perplexed).

Sire--why--mockest thou--me?

Teja.

Dost thou then not understand me? If thou wilt be my wife, thou must offer me my property, not thine!

Balthilda.

Is not all of mine thy property, Sire?