Madrigals Flashcards
COURTIERS: Wes Hale! Wes hale! Wes hale!
And may this evening’s joy impart the reason for a merry heart!
KING: Why should she be anxious?
Perhaps because you plan to arrange her approval tonight.
KING: I’m quite sure I don’t.
Jester, is there something in your eye?
JESTER: They were…wetland arborists.
Wetland arborists?
KING: Jester, you are making even less sense than usual.
And by the way, have you seen the Princess Leona?
JESTER: Why no, my Queen. Shouldn’t she be here by now?
One would think.
JESTER: Well, right over there, they found a silent/howling yellow chicken.
Do you mean Lord Craven?
JESTER: Yes, and he is not suitable for Princess Leona.
Why not?
KING: What? But they I only have one candidate left!
And who are these men to be screening husbands for the Princess?
KING: Well, then, I guess that my daughter will marry Lord Dunderhead.
Lord Dunderhead? But he’s not…
KING: What on earth?
Why are you dressed as a man? And who are these other two?
LEONA: I know that, Father.
You must admit that laughter, intelligent conversation, and the courage to work on the marriage are also important.
LEONA: Why yes, Father!
But I have one stipulation.
LEONA: Yes?
You will be dressed in woman’s clothing, yes? Women in hose is just… unheard of.
CYNIC: Par for the course
[Loud laugh, then proper “recovery”]
