It's unspeakably comical.
PRINCE.
Comical? I should consider it rather tragical, when a sovereign first humiliates us and then suddenly heaps amiabilities upon us. What is the matter with you.
HOTHAM.
Stand up straight-breast thrown out—head up—hands at your side—no, more to the back—
PRINCE.
What do you mean?
HOTHAM (pulling his hair).
Fine growth—fine strong growth.