EMPRESS [To THE CHILD]
Will that please you?
THE CHILD
Yes.
EMPRESS
It was also my idea. The Viceroy is certainly still at the palace awaiting my orders. [To ARROW-BEARER] Call him here.
[ARROW-BEARER goes out.]
FAITHFUL PRINCE [To the NURSES] Prepare for an immediate departure. You will not leave your young master.
EMPRESS [To THE CHILD]
I envy them. Would that I were to-day only your servant.