(She sobs.) But truly this pain is unbearable!
My God!
My bones! My arms! Ah! ah!
(She utters a sharp cry.
The King: What cry is that? Who is there?
The Princess: He heard me. What have I done?
The King: Someone uttered a cry. Is there anyone here?
(Silence.
The Princess (in a very low voice): It is I.
The King: Is there anyone here? I seem to hear a voice that says, "It is I."