Let’s see her face. Ah! no, she is not that.
Look, woman; many Queens have been betrayed
Since men were ruled; betrayed to death and shame,
Most foully, by their subjects, whom they trusted.
There is no treachery on earth more devilish
To brand men blacker or to rake the heart worse.
You would not be the one to tempt me forth
To death and shame among my enemies?
Hamutal.
Madam, I swear I would not.
Moon-Blossom.
We could call
The palace guards.
Rose-Flower.
Yes, call the palace guards and question her.
Hamutal.
Come to the doorway, Madam.
You hear the sounds below? Your palace guards
Are being feasted by your enemies;
Women and drink have overcome your guards.
Rose-Flower.