The Queen. [Whispering.] Yes, to you alone.
Snow White. She wants to speak to me alone. Please let her.
Berthold. Be careful, Princess!
Snow White. I'm not afraid any more. Leave us for a moment.
- [The others withdraw a little, leaving Snow White and the Queen together.
The Queen. [In a muffled voice.] Oh, Snow White, my punishment has come! I broke the Mirror, and my beauty is gone forever!
Snow White. The Mirror?
The Queen. Oh, forgive me. I shall never be jealous of you again. Only let me go away where no one can ever see my face. You shall be Queen now. Here is the Crown. [She thrusts it into Snow White's hand.]
