(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."