Twilight Sparkle has no recollection of how she ended up in this strange world. She can't speak, but everyone around her can still communicate with her. The only vague memories she has are of her being tied up in that cart with those other strange creatures. She learns that these Imperials didn't give her a chance to reason with them and they almost executed her. These matters have to wait, after she retrieves this stone, she'll have to discuss how to get back to Equestria with the court wizard.