[He makes a motion of departure.]
Duchess
No, no. [detaining him with her white arm] Let him go and discover where she is and if he cannot bring her here, then he shall return and take you to her.
Gwymplane
But that will lose time, I must——
Duchess
Mistakes are so much more disastrous than delay. One can pass unnoticed where two will be remarked. Trust to my better knowledge of the court.
Gwymplane [reluctantly]
Very well, Madame. Only speed, Sir, speed, and return to me.
Phedro