The General. That gentleman, do you say?
The King (looking up). What is it?
The General. Your Majesty? Allow me to welcome you back!
The King. Thank you.
The General. Excuse me, sir; but I saw this fellow with a gold coin in his hand, and stopped him. He says your Majesty gave it to him—?
The King. It is quite true.
The General. Oh—of course that alters the case! (To the BEGGAR.) It is the King. Have you thanked him? (The boy stands still, staring at the KING.)
The King. Are you taking a morning walk on an empty stomach because of a weak heart, too?
The General. Because of my stomach, sir—because of my stomach! It has struck work!
The Beggar Boy. Ha, ha, ha! Ho, ho, ho! (Runs away.)