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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
- Artaxominous, King of Utopia.
- Fusbos, Minister of State.
- General Bombastes.
- Attendants or Courtiers.
- Army—a long Drummer, a short Fifer, and two (sometimes three) Soldiers of different dimensions.
- Distaffina.
Scene I.—Interior of the Palace.
The King in his chair of state.—A table set out with punchbowl, glasses, pipes, &c.—Attendants on each side.
Trio.—"Tekeli."
1st Atten. What will your majesty please to wear?
Or blue, green, red, black, white, or brown?
2nd Atten. D'ye choose to look at the bill of fare? [Showing long bill.
King. Get out of my sight, or I'll knock you down.