Clown.. Your health, Mr. Talon.

Pantaloon.. Yours, Sir George. Long life to you, my lord.

Eglantine.. Life!

[Pat on that word--that most commanding word--Columbine's song breaks forth again. And this time loud and clear.

Ah, stop that singing, it hurts me. Dismiss the girl! Pack her out of the house! I can't bear it.

Harlequin.. Very good, my lord.

[He waves his wand and the song stops.

Clown.. Another glass, Mr. Joseph.

Pantaloon.. I thank you, Sir George.

Clown.. While I tell you my story. For it's the best story...!