Well, then, speak out quickly.
Phedro
The Prince has fallen desperately in love with her. He confided in me so much. The letter I received informed me that he had prevailed upon her in some manner to go with him and that I was to meet him in the palace at the stroke of the quarter to render him some service.
Gwymplane
I cannot believe it; let me see the letter.
Phedro
[Searching his pockets and vest for the letter.]
Gracious, I must have torn it up in my nervousness. Ah yes, there it is.
[He points to some pieces of torn paper lying at his feet in the darkness.]