But this is a true story, and this remarkable scene I have described actually occurred.
IV
Olejoe the First, crowned and confident, was on his throne, and Tuppy was rehearsing him in view of an approaching function.
"Draw near us," said Tuppy.
"Draw near us," repeated Olejoe pompously.
"What ho, varlets—a beaker of wine," coached Tuppy.
"What ho, varmints——"
"Varlets," corrected Tuppy.
"What ho, var——"
Just then the Duke entered, a tragic figure.