SCENE III
TIME: the same day; afternoon.
PLACE: King John's palace.
KING JOHN.
ABBOT (REALLY THE SHEPHERD).
KNIGHT.
JESTER.
LORDS AND LADIES.
[The KING sits on his throne. The LORDS, LADIES, and JESTER stand near. Enter a KNIGHT.]
KNIGHT. The Abbot begs to see you, Sire.
KING. Ah, he has come, has he?
KNIGHT. Yes, your Majesty, he waits without.
KING. Bid him enter.