Paranis (enters in ill-suppressed excitement).
Lord Dinas, from King Mark I come. He bids
Thee come to him straightway with all despatch,
For in the name of justice calls he thee.
Iseult.
Oh Dinas, Dinas, Tristram broke his oath—!
Lord Tristram broke his oath—!
Dinas.
And dost thou know,
My queen, that we must now attempt to ward
The consequences of King Mark's decree
And its fulfilment from thy head?
Iseult (angrily).
How can
An alien woman's spouse affect my life?
Dinas.
I go to stem with all the strength I have
This current of perdition. Fare thee well.
[As Dinas goes out, three armed guards
step into the room and stand on either
side of the door.]
Iseult.
And fare thee well, thou truest of the true!
(To the guards.)
And ye, what seek ye here?
GUARD.
King Mark has bid
Us guard thy door; thou may'st not go abroad
Till Mark has bid thee come.