When it is more difficult to stir one foot than the whole mass of an empire

I must rise

From the lazy bed of death.

(He struggles to his feet and walks toward her, reeling.

The Princess: What are you doing?

The King: This way?

The Princess: Leave me! What are you doing?

Why do you come?

The King: Is it you that I hold? I can no longer see distinctly. Let me

Lean upon you till I can get my breath. I can do no more!