Coq.                           So’s time.

Roos.                                     Well, let it!

Till eight—three meetings; a foundation stone.

Then dressed the King for dinner; had my own.

Came here to pop the question—Will you wed?

I must get back to put the King to bed.

Say yes or no.

Coq.                     You’d better ask mamma.

(Rap at door.)

Not now! Some other time!