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 [Announcing.] Her Majesty the Queen!
 * [To a crash of music and blare of trumpets  enters. She is dark, languorous and very beautiful. She wears her crown; and her long robes are embroidered in the blues and greens of the peacock's tail. She holds out a jeweled hand for  to kiss, and then sweeps to the throne.

So you are Prince Florimond? I'm sorry you chose to-day to come. I'm not looking my best.

[Politely.] I have always heard of Queen Brangomar as the most beautiful. ..

[Interrupting rudely.] Of course, of course! I am told you bring a message from your father. What is it?

This letter. I don't know its contents, your Majesty.

[Reading the letter.] Your