Balthilda.
Sire, I understand thee not. None can attack us, and until the ships come----
Teja.
The ships come never more.
(Balthilda strokes herself on the cheeks, and then stands motionless.)
Teja.
But we men are going forth upon the field, to fight.
Balthilda.
That can ye not do--that is surely--impossible.
Teja.