The Queen, who is ‘the precept’ (mitzvah) of the King, the custodian of all precepts, instructs merit before the King on their behalf, and says to Him:
‘Master of the World! Here are those who stand before You in prayer. It is necessary to grant them their requests.’
At that time, a voice goes out towards the masters of the feet and says: “ (Ez. 2:1) Son of man! Stand upon your feet and I shall speak with you...” ‘Speak with Me of your request, through the twelve intermediate blessings of prayer, and it shall be granted to you in the last three blessings!’