[The KING sits on a cushion in the great hall. The PRINCESS sits on a cushion by him. In front of them sits the FIRST STORY-TELLER. The LORDS and LADIES sit near by.]
STORY-TELLER. "Then the prince married the princess and they were happy forever and ever."
[There is a pause.]
KING. Go on!
(The Story-Teller hangs his head.)
Go on, I say!
STORY-TELLER. That is all, your Majesty.
KING. All!
STORY-TELLER. The prince married the princess. There is nothing more to tell.
KING. I cannot bear so short a story!