—O days sublime!
(They all go out at the back, except one of the captains who goes in another direction.
(Silence. Then rolling of funeral drums below.
The Princess: No! No!
I do not wish to re-open my eyes!
Ah! ah! I suffer! Ho! ho!
I am alive—
Rending pain pierces me!
I am still alive!
(She opens her eyes and tries to walk and lower her arms.