Teja (_with assumed kindness_).
And what taught thee thy mother?
Amalaberga.
That a wife belongeth to her husband--above all, in the hour of
distress; she taught her that, King.
Teja.
That may indeed be true and holy to ye wives.... If only the husband
also belonged to his wife in the hour of distress. And yet one thing,
Amalaberga. It hath been told me that in the morning, cocks crow near
ye wives yonder in the Wagenburg. For weeks, the warriors have eaten no
meat. I counsel ye, give them the cocks. (Amalaberga _bows_.)
Bishop.
My King!
Teja.
Heh! Thou hast but now spoken so beautifully at the field-altar,
Bishop. Dost thou desire to preach so soon again?
Bishop.