The Governess is horrified by the sight of Little Em'ly. She wants to kill her, but she can't stand the thought of hurting the little princess. She's afraid that the King will choke her to death if he touches her, and she has to escape before he does. She thinks that she's the only one who can do it. She knows that the little girl has committed suicide, and the Governess has to tell Queen Mother what's happened.