Paris. I've heard people talk of the King. You could never love a man like that.

Helena [beautifully]. A woman's first duty is to love her husband.

Paris. There is a higher right than duty.

Helena [with conviction]. Right is right.

Paris [with admiration]. The world has libeled you.

Helena. Me! The Queen?

Paris. You are as wise as you are beautiful.

Helena [smiling coyly]. Why, you hardly know me.

Paris. I know you! I, better than all men.

Helena. You?