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No sooner had I addressed them thus, than they all burst out a laughing, and hooted, and mocked, as if I had said the most ridiculous thing in the world; I then sold them I was the queen of the palace, and that to-morrow I should be your bride; on which their hue and cry began again, and they were insolent enough to call me old mad woman. Give me vengeance, my lord, and drive this Rosamond from the palace.

Then she has particularly offended you?

She is the only one who offered me no insult, but my hatred is not the less strong; she obtained new praises for her mildness and modesty, and, besides, she is so beautiful—I have endeavoured to defame her as much as possible before you; therefore, tell me, my lord, whether what I have said to you has made any impression upon you.

A very strong one, I assure you; and I will go and seek Rosamond immediately, to tell her what I think of your justice and moderation.

Go not near her, my lord, she will seduce you.