The noble rage of outraged innocence.

I’ll to the King, and let him know at once

How, as I wandered through the grove, alone,

I found you here with wicked Gélanor,

At night—by pre-arrangement—in the dark.

Oh, shame upon you—shame upon you, Queen!

[Exit Azèma—Altemire and Gélanor stand confounded.

Gélan. Your majesty, I think I’d better go.

Altem. Absurd! the notion is preposterous!

You’re old enough to be my father.