THE KING.

And so, you think you'll have to hang, poor fool!

L'ANGELY (aside).

He means it! God! I feel cold perspiration
Starting upon my brow.
[Aloud.] Unless a word
From you—

THE KING.

Whom shall I have to make me laugh?
If you should rise from out the tomb, come back
And tell me all about it. 'Tis a chance!

L'ANGELY.

The errand is a pleasant one!

[The King continues to walk rapidly, speaking to L'Angely now and then.

THE KING.