Of my own thoughts I have been wandering.

I have not seen my father since this morning.

I’ll go and seek him now.

CHAUCER

Nay, boy, remain.

Doubtless he’s gone to chapel. I will find him

And bring him to you here. First, though, let me

Anticipate my fool’s prerogative

And play the father to another’s bairns,

This vixen girl and boy.