As he declared! Were 't better gnash the teeth,
Or laugh outright now?
Cha. [to Pol.] What 's his visit for?
D'O. [Aside.] I question if they even speak to me.
Pol. [to Cha.] Face the man! He 'll suppose you fear him else.
[Aloud.] The Marquis bears the King's command, no doubt?
D'O. [Aside.] Precisely!—If I threatened him, perhaps?
Well, this at least is punishment enough!
Men used to promise punishment would come.
Cha. Deliver the King's message, Marquis!