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The Princess of Basque--under the guise of being an ordinary maiden--broke into the castle in order to get a glimpse of her future husband. She has charmed everyone, including the King, and they talked candidly about love and the duties of a royal couple. However, she has been identified by the couriers from Basque (who just left), and now she must face her own royal responsibilities and requirements, even though she has absolutely no interest in ever being a Queen. The King himself tries to be
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THE KING. And now, with apologies for the misunderstanding and delay, let me welcome you to my palace and my arms—my princess and my queen!
THE PRINCESS. You will not hold me to it!
THE KING. We cannot escape it.
THE PRINCESS. But I am no fit queen for you. You know what I am like. You do not want me for a wife!
THE KING. It is not the things one wants, but the
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