And even wise, may come to be

A laughing-stock,—and all through me!

(Exit)

(ENTER KING)

KING

I am the King of all this land:

I hold a sceptre in my hand;

Upon my head I wear a crown;

Everybody stands when I sit down. (Sits)

CHANCE (Appearing to audience; he is invisible
throughout the play to the other players in it.
)