I shall show thee how to argue with me!
(Strikes him on the forehead with his sceptre. He falls down dead. All the people shudder. The sun goes behind a cloud and a clap of thunder is heard.)
Queen of Shemakhan
(laughing to herself).
Ha! Ha! Ha! I am not afraid of sin.
(Dodon very agitated, but still smiles fondly upon The Queen.)
King Dodon
(superstitiously).
I hope it will not bring misfortune
On the eve of marriage!
It is not good to shed blood upon a wedding day!
Queen of Shemakhan
(curtly).