That's to try,

Kind Europe!—My career's not closed as yet,

This boy was ever subject to my will,

Timid and tame—the fitter!—D'Ormea, too

What if the sovereign also rid himself

Of thee, his prime of parasites? I delay!

D'Ormea!

(As D'Ormea enters, the King seats himself.)

My son, the Prince—attends he?

D'O. Sir,