HYGD turns to look at the speakers; then, turning back, closes her eyes again and lies as if asleep.
Goneril:
I found the Queen alone. I heard her cry your name.
Gormflaith:
Your anger is not too great, Madam; I grieve
That one so old as Merryn should act thus —
So old and trusted and favoured, and so callous.
Goneril:
The Queen has had no food since yester-night..
Gormflaith:
Madam, that is too monstrous to conceive:
I will seek food. I will prepare it now.
Goneril: