The Princess: And what is that lamp?
The Fourth Watcher: Lampas est expectationis.
The Princess: And for what are they waiting?
The Fourth Watcher: For Death, who is on the way, and the door is open for him.
The Princess: And what dwelling is this?
The Fourth Watcher: It is the house of the King.
The Princess: And why have they placed the lamp upon the floor?
The Fourth Watcher: I will tell you that. It is so that they can see it.
(Short pause.
The First Watcher: And who are you that question us?