Bayes, and the two Gentlemen.
Bayes. Now, gentlemen, I will be bold to say, I'll show you the greatest scene that ever England saw: I mean not for words, for those I don't value; but for state, show and magnificence. In fine, I'll justify it to be as grand to the eye every whit, egad, as that great scene in "Harry the Eighth," and grander too, egad; for instead of two bishops, I bring in here four cardinals.
[The curtain is drawn up, the two usurping Kings appear in state with the four Cardinals, Prince Prettyman, Prince Volscius, Amaryllis, Cloris, Parthenope. &c., before them, Heralds and Sergeants-at-arms, with maces.
Smith. Mr. Bayes, pray what is the reason that two of the cardinals are in hats, and the other in caps?
Bayes. Why, sir, because—— By gad I won't tell you. Your country friend, sir, grows so troublesome—
K. Ush. Now, sir, to the business of the day.
K. Phys. Speak, Volscius.
Vols. Dread sovereign lords, my zeal to you must not invade my duty to your son; let me entreat that great Prince Prettyman first to speak; whose high pre-eminence in all things, that do bear the name of good, may justly claim that privilege.
Bayes. Here it begins to unfold; you may perceive, now, that he is his son.
Johns. Yes, sir, and we are very much beholden to you for that discovery.