Peter. I have reason to remember the words—"'Tis a pity (said he) a traitor should go unpunished."
Francis. Did he say so much? Peter. As true as I sit here. I told Daniel of it the same day. Did I not, Daniel?
Daniel. Well, I do not know but it may be merrier times with us servants if Sir Walter never comes back.
Francis. But then again, who of us can think of betraying him?
Peter. His son, John Woodvil, is the prince of good masters.
Daniel. Here is his health, and the King's. (They all drink.) Well, I cannot see why one of us should not deserve the reward as well as another man.
Martin. Indeed there is something in that.
Sandford enters suddenly.
Sandford. You well-fed and unprofitable grooms.
And so on as printed, until we come to Margaret's reply to Sandford's speech ending [page 156]:—