[Ref-users] ps waken together? O, lo
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From: Behn G. <jo...@ak...> - 2010-03-31 19:36:57
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[_He attempts to throw open the door. PHEDRO swiftly forestalls him with widespread arms and a grim expression; GWYMPLANE turns away bowed from his ferocity of pain and bewilderment, while PHEDRO, with an incredible, greased swiftness, lets himself out the door, and returns almost upon the instant with DEA terrified, supported on his arm._] PHEDRO [_turning suavely to DEA_] My dear young lady, calm yourself. Where is the letter? [_DEA takes it from her breast. GWYMPLANE looks at the letter in agonized amazement._] DEA You said I was to give it to the Queen. PHEDRO You are in the presence of her Majesty. [_DEA makes a low curtsey, and holds out the letter. The QUEEN takes it from her with a strange, stiff gesture._] Your Majesty, this is the missive sealing officially my tale. QUEEN [_Reads the letter, her face played upon by expressions varying from incredulity to ironic joy. Turning to PHEDRO._] There is no doubt about this? PHEDRO [_turning a page_] You note your Chancellor's signature. QUEEN [_Finishes the letter and stands looking intently ahead of her. She suddenly speaks in a rather strange voice._] I hate to be trite, but my inner laught |