LORENZ.
Yes, indeed; what do you call your good ruler?
HOST.
He is just called Bugbear.
LORENZ.
That is a foolish title. Why, has he no other name?
HOST.
When he has edicts issued, they always read: For the good of the public, the Law demands—hence I believe that is his real name. All petitions, too, are always laid before the Law. He is a fearful man.
LORENZ.
Still, I should rather be under a king; why, a king is more dignified. They say the Bugbear is a very ungracious master.