Gélan.Quite!
And wise enough to know that proper folk
Will only say “that makes the matter worse!”
Altem. But surely here, in this enchanted home,
Where all are bound to speak the truth, our word
Will guarantee our perfect innocence!
Gélan. Yes, if the King is pleased to take our word;
But, as you’ve brought a charge against the King,
Analogous to that which will be brought
Against ourselves, he may ignore the fact