THE HOST OF HEROD
Hail, Claus, the Pedlar-King! King Claus!
(They crowd toward him; his cap is struck off.)
CAPTAIN
(Raising the cap on a spear)
Lo, Claus, his crown! Behold the crown!
THE HOST
Hail to the crown! The Pedlar’s crown!
CAPTAIN
Ye Spears of Herod, spill him wine!