ABBOT. Can you answer the two questions?
SHEPHERD. Only the king himself can say. Now give me your gown and cap and golden staff, dear Abbot.
ABBOT. Well, I will let you try.
(Gives his gown and cap to the Shepherd, who puts them on and then takes the staff.)
You truly seem to be myself, good Shepherd!
SHEPHERD. I hope the king will think so.
ABBOT. Suppose he will not take your answers?
SHEPHERD. Then he will take my head.
ABBOT. No, good Shepherd, I'll take my own head up to him for that. Now go, and bear my blessing with you.
[He lifts his hand. The Shepherd bows his head.]