Jos.Alas! we have known210
That to our sorrow for these five days; since
It keeps us here.
Iden.But what you don't know is,
That a great personage, who fain would cross
Against the stream and three postilions' wishes,
Is drowned below the ford, with five post-horses,
A monkey, and a mastiff—and a valet[163].
Jos. Poor creatures! are you sure?
Iden.Yes, of the monkey,