Duchess
If you dare to presume to criticize me, I will——
Queen
[Looks nervously at Prince, who interposes quickly.]
Prince
My dear Josephine, I could not bear to have you hold me responsible for these grotesque discoveries of last night. Apparently he is my brother, and it should have been me who suffered those terrible deformities save for the mischievous meddling of a malicious servant; but certainly now you are his lawful bride, and I have no other name than one the Queen's mercy can devise.
Josephine
But your Majesty will do something for us, after all, we love each other!
Prince