Mil. Ah, Dick! I expect but little Redress from such an Application. Things of this Nature are so common amongst the Great, that I am afraid it will only be made a Jest of.
King. Those that can make a Jest of what ought to be shocking to Humanity, surely deserve not the Name of Great or Noble Men.
Dick. What do you think of it, Sir? If you belong to the Court, you, perhaps, may know something of the King's Temper.
King. Why, if I can judge of his Temper at all, I think he would not suffer the greatest Nobleman in his Court, to do an Injustice to the meanest Subject in his Kingdom. But pray who is the Nobleman that is capable of such Actions as these?
Dick. Do you know my Lord Lurewell?
King. Yes.
Dick. That's the Man.
King. Well, I would have you put your Design in Execution. 'Tis my Opinion the King will not only hear your Complaint, but redress your Injuries.
Mil. I wish it may prove so.
Enter the Keepers, leading in the Courtiers.