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 * Eh?
 * In his capacity

As Chamberlain he has one copy. I This night, when all the Court is drowned in sleep, Will creep with stealthy foot into his den And there abstract the precious manuscript.
 * That's well-bethought, in truth! but take good heed.

Your father may detect you.
 * Oh, dear, no.

My father spends his long official days In reading all the rubbishing new plays. From ten to four at work he may be found: And then—my father sleeps exceeding sound!


 * Q. Have you as yet planned aught that may relieve

Our poor afflicted son's despondency?
 * Madam, we've lost no time. Already we

Are getting up some Court theatricals In which the Prince will play a leading part.
 * Q. That's well-bethought—it will divert his mind.

See—here he comes.