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Sir Dandiprat. [Announcing.] Her Majesty the Queen!

[To a crash of music and blare of trumpets Queen Brangomar 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 Prince Florimond to kiss, and then sweeps to the throne.

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

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

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

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

The Queen. [Reading the letter.] Your