Teasing the ear with the words:
“Dearest! Let me go.”
Louder—softer—farther—nearer.
Polkan
(with a smile).
They will come. Do not grieve.
(The Queen arises in great emotion.)
Queen of Shemakhan.
King! Drive away this monster!
I do not love thy Voevoda.
(Polkan is put out of countenance.)