1st Wrenboy: (Rushing forward and putting his
arms about Prince.) You must not touch him!
These lads never did any harm!
2nd Wrenboy: (Protecting a Prince.) It is we
ourselves are to be punished if anyone must be
punished.
3d Wrenboy: They are innocent whoever is to
blame.
Jester: Take their place so! Someone must be
put an end to.
(All the Wrenboys kneel.)
1st Wrenboy: Here we are so. We changed
places with them for our own pleasure, thinking
to lead a prince's life, and if there is anyone must
suffer by reason of that change let it be ourselves.
Jester: I'll take off their gags so and let them free.
(He cuts cord of gags and hands, then throws
some dust over all boys as before, saying):
Dust of Mullein leave the eyes
You made fail to recognise