My life is no longer of any importance, and the right to save it belongs to none. At the Court of the Usurper who reigns at Peking what position is I yours?——Secret agent for venturesome missions? No, a great dignitary, then? Tell me.
EMPEROR
Yes.
EMPRESS
And a Prince?
EMPEROR
What matters it what I am? Your Majesty is the chief concern. Deign to listen to what the Emperor——
EMPRESS [Interrupting]
Where is your Emperor? At the head of his troops?
EMPEROR [Embarrassed]