KING
Contracted bride, and bridegroom sit,
Sweet flowers not plucked in season lose their scent,
So will our pleasures. Father Cardinal,
Methinks this morning new begins our reign.
CARDINAL
Peace had her Sabbath ne'r till now in Spain.
KING
Where is our noble soldier Balthazar?
So close in conference with that Signor?
NO
No.
KING
What think'st thou of this great day Balthazar?
BALTHAZAR Of this day? Why as of a new play, if it ends well, all's well. All but men are but actors, now if you being the King should be out of your part, or the Queen out of hers, or your Dons out if theirs, here's No will never be out of his.
NO
No.
BALTHAZAR 'Twere a lamentable piece of stuff to see great statesmen have vile exits, but I hope there are nothing but plaudities in all your eyes.
KING
Mine I protest are free.
QUEEN
And mine by heaven.