But how will you be able to use it?
EMPRESS
He will have them unbound, he before whom I shall soon appear. And then is not one permitted to change one's mind so near to death? I desired you to kill me before he came. Now I prefer to see him again, the Emperor.
FAITHFUL PRINCE
To see him again? You know then who he is?
EMPRESS
Yes. Stay with me until he comes.
FAITHFUL PRINCE
Oh, no! I must not be found here.
EMPRESS