Fusbos. My liege shall be obeyed. [Advances and attempts to sing.

Bombas. Fusbos, give place,

You know you haven't got a singing face;

Here nature, smiling, gave the winning grace.

Song.—"Hope told a flatt'ring Tale."

Hope told a flattering tale,

Much longer than my arm,

That love and pots of ale

In peace would keep me warm:

The flatt'rer is not gone,