That man at Court!

L'ANGELY.

Why not? One extra
Tiger-cat in the menagerie!
Shall I present him?

DUKE DE BELLEGARDE (haughtily).

Peace, you fool!

L'ANGELY.

I think
I'd cultivate him if I were a lord.
Be friendly! Unto each man comes his day.
If he takes not your hand, he may your head.

[He seeks Laffemas, presents him to Duke de Bellegarde, who bows with ill-concealed displeasure.

LAFFEMAS (bowing).

Sir Duke!