One of the most amusing scenes in the burlesque is that in which Ellinor meets Henry for the first time after hearing of his infidelity:—
Q. Ellinor (coming down close to Henry). Ahem!
K. Henry. You spoke. (Aside) I see with rage she's brimming.
Q. Ellin. (aside). I gave a "hem"—now I'll begin my trimming.
False man!
K. Hen. Pooh, pooh! the epithet's beneath
Contempt—I cast it in your false teeth.
Q. Ellin. False teeth!
K. Hen.False hair!
Q. Ellin.Your speech, sir, is too blunt.
False hair! I will not put up with affront,
I'd rather dye.
K. Hen.For my consent don't wait;
Die early! on this subject don't di-late.