Attendant
The owner of the van begs indulgence of your Majesty. The clown has wandered off somewhere, as is his habit, and cannot be found.
Queen
How annoying! Well, the amusement I should have had in giving him this is really the only reason for such a gift.
[Replaces her brooch and turns to an attendant.]
Tell these mountebanks to leave the palace grounds before dawn.
Attendant
Yes, your Majesty. [bows himself out]
Josephine
I am glad he did not appear. He would have been horrible to look at closely.