Before passing from this world, have you not some mission for your dear ones which you might desire carried out? I would undertake it respectfully.
FAITHFUL PRINCE
Beyond a doubt all who were dear to me have perished. I thank you for your considerate offer.
TARTAR GENERAL
Have you no last desire?
FAITHFUL PRINCE
One only. To know the fate of our Empress. She was fighting too in that dreadful battle where I was taken prisoner. Is she alive or dead, free or captive?
TARTAR GENERAL
She is living, a captive only a fortnight since, and yesterday was brought to Peking, not far from here in the Forbidden City.
FAITHFUL PRINCE