You would—
PRINCE.
I would take the place of that misjudged and slandered scholar. And down there, alone with you, not worried by threatening footfalls in the corridors, undisturbed by [noise of drums outside] those cruel guardians of your freedom, I would tell the most charming Princess of Europe that—
WILHELMINE.
You have nothing to tell me—nothing at all.
PRINCE (throws himself at her feet).
I would tell her that there is one Prince who, although he will one day reign over no more than a tiny plot of German earth, still can gather from the spell of her beauty, the kindness of her heart, the courage to say to her—I love you—I worship you.
WILHELMINE.
Prince, what are you doing—please arise—some one is coming!