Well, did I not tell thee?... But thou hast a bad seat!
Balthilda.
Nay, I am seated well!
Teja.
Come, stand up! Pray, stand up! Balthilda (rising). Well?
Teja.
Sit there, just above! Balthilda (terrified). Upon the throne--for God's sake--how dare I----?
Teja.
Art thou not then the Queen? Balthilda (decidedly). If I must sit there in earnest! But in jest--nay!
Teja.