Madam, this.
She brings cosmetics and Arabian gums.
Jezebel.
This is no time for such. I cannot see her.
Pharmas.
May the great Presence pardon if I speak.
I told her that you would not buy her gear
At such a time, but she implored me still
To beg you to admit her to your presence.
Jezebel.
Did she say why?
Pharmas.
Yes, Madam; because once
Many long years ago she lived in Sidon,
Her father being sutler to the guard,
Your royal father’s bodyguardsmen, Madam.
She says she looked upon your presence there,
When you were a Princess. She does desire
To see that prophecy of future beauty
Fulfilled in you the Queen, if you the Queen
Would graciously permit her eyes to feast
Upon the sight of you.
Jezebel.