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[Behn G. <jo...@ak...>]

 [_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