Into a young King. Is't strange?

Fate which rings poor Sandy's knell

Sounds your coronation bell.

Hark! dost hear it?—ding-dong-dell!

[Burden. Ding-dong!

Ferdinand. This ditty doth decoy, yet fright me,—rather.

This is no common chance. A golden crown

Fate proffers me:—I see it,—shall I wear it?

[Left considering.