Philosopher. Canst answer?
First Maid of Honor. Not I.
Second Maid of Honor. Nor I.
Queen. Go, then, search and find. Shame upon us if we cannot answer his riddle. (Exeunt Maids of Honor.) And now another, sir, if it please you.
Philosopher. What is the first bird that comes from the south and sings to the north in spring?
First Guest. Why, that is no better than the other.
Philosopher. Canst answer it?
First Guest. Not I.
Second Guest. Nor I.
Queen. Haste, then, fair Guests, go to the forests and find out. Do not let these riddles go unanswered.