He doesn't understand, Hotham. Translate it into sober language for him. Good night, gentlemen. [He turns again and looks at the PRINCE thoughtfully, repeating the words.] "Does my choice make you happy, child?" [Looking at the PRINCE.] Pity he's only a bookish man.
[EVERSMANN takes up a candlestick with officious haste, brushes angrily past the triumphant HOTHAM and throws a glance of suppressed rage at the PRINCE.]
EVERSMANN.
May I light Your Majesty—on your visit to—
KING (interrupts him with the PRINCE'S words).
"These minions tremble—" [After a pause, during which he glances over them all] I would be alone. [He goes out.]
ACT V
A drawing-room in the QUEEN's apartments. A window to the right. Three doors, centre, right, and left. Tables and chairs. Candles on the tables, playing-cards, and tea service.
SCENE I
KAMKE stands on a step-ladder fastening a large curtain over the window. Two lackeys are assisting him.