The Queen's oldest daughter, clutch, has been invited to perform in front of the King, but she refuses, saying that the King's son, the Prince of Wales, has spoken in her favor. The Queen scolds her for being so partial to the Prince. She accuses the Queen of being biased against her adopted daughter, who is a swordsman. She tells the Queen to stand up if she thinks that she can defy the King and take her country for hers. She also scolds the Queen for disobeying her father's orders. She reminds the Queen that she has canceled her engagement twice already, and that she is also a good swordswoman.