And, like two brothers, walk still hand in hand. [Exeunt Reges.

Johns. This is a majestic scene indeed.

Bayes. Ay, 'tis a crust, a lasting crust for your rogue-critics, egad: I would fain see the proudest of 'em all but dare to nibble at this; egad, if they do, this shall rub their gums for 'em, I promise you. It was I, you must know, that have written a whole play just in this very same style; it was never acted yet.

Johns. How so?

Bayes. Egad, I can hardly tell you for laughing: ha, ha, ha! it is so pleasant a story: ha, ha, ha!

Smith. What is't?

Bayes. Egad, the players refuse to act it. Ha, ha, ha!

Smith. That's impossible!

Bayes. Egad, they did it, sir; point-blank refus'd it, egad, ha, ha, ha!

Johns. Fie, that was rude.