The quite-tir'd audience lose whole hours; yet pay
To go unpleas'd and unimprov'd away.
This being our scheme, we hope you will excuse
The wild excursion of the wanton muse
Who out of frolic wears a mimic mask,
And sets herself so whimsical a task:
'Tis meant to please, but if should offend,
It's very short, and soon will have an end.
Scene.—An Anti-Chamber in the Palace.
Enter Rigdum-Funnidos and Aldiborontiphoscophornio.