—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.