Phan.Queen Altemire knows all,
And knowing all she fears not for herself,
So I’ve no fear for her!
Gélan.But you, my liege—
How will you bear yourself ’neath such a test?
You have been married nearly eighteen years:
That’s a long time!
Enter Mirza, unobserved.
Phan.Well, yes—I’ve thought of that.