SCENE. I.
The Apartment of Frederick.
Enter Frederick with a Letter, and Galliard.
Fred.
NOt allow me to speak to her, say ye, 'tis strange;
Did'st say it was the Prince that sent thee?
Ser.
My Lord, I did, but he says, he cares not for
A thousand Princes.
Fred.
I am resolv'd I will see this woman;
—Harkey, go back again and say—
[Whispers,
Enter Lorenzo Drunk.
Lor.
Hah the Prince—he must not see me
In this pickle; for I would not lose my reputation
Of Wenching, for this of Drinking;
And I am sure I cannot be excellent at both,
They are inconsistent.
Ser.
I shall my Lord.
[Ex. Galliard.
Lor.
Your Highness humble servant.
Fred.
Ha, ha, what Lorenzo in deboach.
Lor.
Now my tongue will betray me;
—Faith, my Lord, I have took six, but am come briskly off;
By this hand, my Lord, I am cock over five,
Stout Rogues too, I can tell you, at this sport.
Fred.
I did not think thou hadst had that Vertue.
Lor.
I'le tell you, Sir, 'tis necessary those of my
Office and quality, should have more Vertues
Then one to recommend them;
But to tell you truth, for now I am most apt for that,
I was drunk in meet malice to day.