Or as a traitor knave who plights his word

And breaks it!

Gama.If the casting vote’s with me

I give it for the former.

Hilde.We shall see:

By the terms of our contract, signed and sealed

You’re bound to-day to bring the Princess here

To join her spouse. Why is she not with you?

Gama. Why? Come, I’ll tell you, if you’ll answer this:

What think you of a wealthy purse-proud man