Now I believe it.
EMPEROR
My only reason for speaking of these things is that at least you may not hate me.
EMPRESS [Still calm and impersonal]
I have no hate for you.
EMPEROR
The heads of your faithful soldiers which have just fallen were sacrificed against my will. I had issued an order of unconditional pardon. As to the Prince who left you a few minutes ago. [Smiling]—for I see all, I the Phantom Emperor, as you called me—yes, he who was speaking to you in this very place and went so heroically to meet his death, will be saved. You shall see him again!
EMPRESS
I thought you before now a great and generous enemy.
EMPEROR