Chancellor. 'Tis however true.

Philip. Very well; but notwithstanding, all farther proceedings must cease. Drave is free [rises and puts his chair aside].

Chancellor [does the same]. How so? free?

Philip. I give bail.

Chancellor. Very noble, very christian-like indeed!—but it will not do.

Philip. Why not?

Chancellor. You are not of age.

Philip [astonished]. But you rob him of every thing; credit, honour, fortune——

Chancellor. He may always recover himself.

Philip. Drive him, his wife and daughter, to despair!