The Princess: Then I will talk to you and will not sing....

Did you think I had gone away? In truth I was always with you.

And I will not tell you who I am, for you know it and do not forget.

Every woman is only a mother. I am she who rears and nourishes,

And entreating you for yourselves in the sacred name of pity,

Receive from you for her portion

A boundless labor hard to undertake! But because I do not speak with your speech you despise me.

And you did not think to see me; but at last I have shown myself!

The Third Watcher: Is it you?

The Princess (after silently contemplating them): O fools!