Friedrich Schiller - Mary Stuart (Act 1 Scene 5) lyrics

The same. Enter MORTIMER, approaching cautiously. MORTIMER (to KENNEDY). Step to the door, and keep a careful watch, I have important business with the queen. MARY (with dignity). I charge thee, Hannah, go not hence—remain. MORTIMER. Fear not, my gracious lady—learn to know me. [He gives her a card. MARY (She examines it, and starts back astonished). Heavens! What is this? MORTIMER (to KENNEDY). Retire, good Kennedy; See that my uncle comes not unawares. MARY (to KENNEDY, who hesitates, and looks at the QUEEN inquiringly). Go in; do as he bids you. [KENNEDY retires with signs of wonder.