What an extraordinary pantomime! I think these mummers act too well. They will leave a memory, and I have far too many memories already.
Josephine
[Trying to conceal the impression the play has made on her.]
I shall never have any memories. When the door closes I shall forget.
Prince
Perhaps you are not so agile as you think. Something of you may catch in the door when it slams, and go on aching forever.
Queen [tolerantly]
Inexperience can always afford to be a little ridiculous, can it not? [rises] Well, it has all been very entertaining. I have really immensely enjoyed myself.
[Turning to her courtiers and taking a brooch from her lace.]
I think we should give the clown some token of tonight's amusement. [to a servant] Go and tell Messire Gwymplane to attend us.