Pre. A grave and reverend Cardinal, and his Grace

The Archbishop of Toledo.

Vic. What mad jest

Is this?

Pre. It is no jest. Indeed it is not.

Vic. Pr’ythee, explain thyself.

Pre. Why simply thus.

Thou knowest the Pope has sent here into Spain

To put a stop to dances on the stage.

Vic. I’ve heard it whispered.