She entertained me bravely, but the best

Of her good pageant seemed its standers-by

With insuppressive joy on every face!

What says my ancient famous happy Cleves?

Val. Take the truth, lady—you are made for truth!

So think my friends: nor do they less deserve

The having you to take it, you shall think,

When you know all—nay, when you only know

How, on that day you recollect at Cleves,

When the poor acquiescing multitude