KING JOHN.
ABBOT.
KNIGHT.
JESTER.
LORDS AND LADIES.
[KING JOHN sits on his throne. A KNIGHT stands before him. Back of him are the LORDS, the LADIES, and the JESTER.]
KING. Now, what is this you say?
KNIGHT. I saw it all, your Majesty.
KING. You say one hundred men sit down to dine with him?
KNIGHT. Yes, your Majesty, every day.
KING. And fifty knights in velvet coats do wait on him?
KNIGHT. They bring him food on golden plates.
JESTER. Your Majesty does not eat on golden plates!