How does it happen that you are here?

Don't pretend that you can't understand what I say. See, the red is creeping to your cheeks. Ah! Ah!

Answer!

Do you think I don't know you? Others perhaps might not recognise you, but I, I recognise you!

The Princess: I think you do not know me.

The Deserter: Ha! (He wags his head and winks knowingly.)

You are the daughter of the old King.

The Princess: Since you know it, be ashamed!

The Deserter: Ashamed?

See if I am ashamed! Take that for yourself for your "ashamed"!