The following morning. The scene opens in a field. Cassandra sits alone, one hand resting on the side of her head, her gaze downcast. She is deep in thought, pondering something. Her face looks conflicted as she wonders about the consequences of what she is about to do. As she slowly lifts her head, her expression changes to one of genuine fear. Cassandra rises to her feet, surprisingly unsteady as she walks, then runs.
As the music picks up and starts its frantic pace, Cassandra races into a castle full of women, all good Disney ladies. She searches wildly, as if looking for someone, anyone.
Cassandra:
Now if you help me it matters that you see
These sordid kinds of things are coming hard to me
It's taken me some time to work out what to do
I weighed the whole thing up before I came to you
I have no thought at all about my own reward
I really didn't come here of my own accord
Just don't say I'm
Damned for all time
I came because I had to I'm the one who saw
Elsa lacks the courage like she did before
And furthermore I know that Elsa thinks so too
Elsa wouldn't mind that I was telling you
I have no thought at all about my own reward
I really didn't come here of my own accord
Just don't say I'm
Damned for all time
[Cassandra continues to run all over the castle. Panting heavily, she finally stops in a courtyard and sees Rapunzel and Esmerelda.]
Cassandra:
Esmerelda you're a worldly girl and wise
Raps my dearest friend I know you sympathize
Why are we the prophets? Why are we the ones?
Who see the sad solution – know what must be done
I have no thought at all about my own reward
I really didn't come here of my own accord
Just don't say I'm
Damned for all time!
[Cassandra collapses to her knees. Rapunzel and Esmerelda rush over and kneel beside her.]
Rapunzel:
Cass! Take a breath now, there's no need for pleading
We have information that you need to hear
Esmerelda:
All of the villains have plans to destroy her
We need to protect her – you know her fear
Rapunzel:
An act of true love is the key to our problem
Esmerelda:
We'll get her to show them that love will prevail
We just need someone who can lure them to Elsa
Rapunzel:
With no crowd around her
Esmerelda:
Then we can't fail
Cassandra:
I don't want to betray her!
Rapunzel:
No! Cass it's not hurting, it's helping her out
Cassandra:
I won't make her a martyr!
Esmerelda:
But look at her position – there's no other route
Rapunzel:
Think of the good she will do for our struggle
Beat all the villains, no need for a war
We know she is peaceful, but also protective
This isn't martyrdom, it's just-?
Esmerelda:
A test
Rapunzel and Esmerelda:
A test nothing more
[Rapunzel and Esmerelda look at Cassandra expectantly. Cassandra looks uncertain and very nervous. She draws her sword, gazing at her reflection for a few seconds. Her expression shifts to one of resolve. She thrusts her sword into the ground before her and gives her reply.]
Cassandra:
On Thursday night they'll find her where we want her
Far from the crowds in the garden near the living tree
Choir:
Well Cassandra
Good Cassandra