Iwein.
Speak! Art thou a leper too, as we?
Old Leper (to the stranger).
Today shall Queen Iseult, our good King's spouse—
Redhaired Leper.
Be still, old fool!
Iwein.
Wilt thou not answer me?
I am Iwein, the Lepers' King; what wouldst
Thou here?
[The Strange Leper throws money among them.]
1st Leper (leaping, with the rest, to seize the money).
Holla!
10th Leper.
He's throwing money! See!
Str. Leper.
I am a leper from Karesh and wish
To dwell among you here at St. Lubin.
4th Leper.
Thou'st smelt the bird from far, good friend!
Redhaired Leper.
We will
Admit no new companion to our band!