Tipstaff
Silence in the Court there.
Guido
My Lords Justices,
And reverent judges of this worthy court,
I hardly know where to begin my tale,
So strangely dreadful is this history.
First, let me tell you of what birth I am.
I am the son of that good Duke Lorenzo
Who was with damned treachery done to death
By a most wicked villain, lately Duke
Of this good town of Padua.
Lord Justice
Have a care,
It will avail thee nought to mock this prince
Who now lies in his coffin.
Maffio
By Saint James,
This is the Duke of Parma’s rightful heir.
Jeppo
I always thought him noble.