[HYGD turns to look at the speakers; then, turning back, closes her eyes
again and lies as if asleep.]


Goneril:

I found the Queen alone. I heard her cry your name.


Gormflaith:

Your anger is not too great, Madam; I grieve
That one so old as Merryn should act thus--
So old and trusted and favoured, and so callous.


Goneril:

The Queen has had no food since yester-night.


Gormflaith:

Madam, that is too monstrous to conceive:
I will seek food. I will prepare it now.


Goneril:

Stay here: and know, if the Queen is left again,