After he had retired with his companions, the Queen again turned to the Regent, saying: "We did wisely to make the people happy at first with tidings of victory.

The unexpected news of terrible disaster might have led them to some unprecedented deed of madness.

Disappointment is a more common pain, for which less powerful remedies will suffice.

Besides, many things could be arranged ere they knew that I was here.

How much we have accomplished already, Mardion! But I have not even granted myself the joy of seeing my children.