And for yourself a petty empire—but,
Forget not—Sire! For failure I’ve prepared
Five torture chambers and a sharpened axe.
CAPO.
To-morrow, then, four kingdoms shall have kings!
As for the petty empire, I’ll return it
With compliments, and count myself well quit
To have served your Majesty and true Romance.
[Kettledrums are sounded within]
Now, then, to pass the first ordeal.—Pray follow!