Fernandez (to himself). To think on't. Pshaw! A fellow, that must needs
Have been decreed an Ass by acclamation,
Had he not looked so very like an Owl.
And he to—— (turns suddenly round, and faces Barnard who had even then come close beside him).
Boo!——Ah! is it you, Sieur Barnard!
Barnard. No other, Sir!
Fernandez. And is it not reported, 215
That you once sav'd the General's life?
Barnard. 'Tis certain!
Fernandez. Was he asleep? And were the hunters coming
And did you bite him on the nose?
Barnard. What mean you?
Fernandez. That was the way in which the Flea i' th' Fable
Once sav'd the Lion's life.
Earl Henry. 'Tis well. 220
The Sun hath almost finish'd his Day's Travels;
We too will finish ours. Go, gallant Comrades,
And at the neighbouring Mansion, for us all,
Claim entertainment in your General's name.
Exeunt Soldiers, &c. As they are leaving the Stage.
Fernandez (to Barnard). A word with you! You act the Chancellor 225
Incomparably well.