And there is one other person that never will comply with her: the lawful Wife of Eberhard Ludwig.

Serene Lady, she has had a sad existence of it; the voice of her wrongs audible, to little purpose, this long while, in Heaven and on Earth.

But it is not in the power of reward or punishment to bend her female will in the essential point: 'Divorce, your Highness?
When _I_ am found guilty, yes.

Till then, never, your Highness, never, never,' in steady CRESCENDO tone:--so that his Highness is glad to escape again, and drop the subject.

On which the Serene Lady again falls silent.