Sir Dandiprat. Your Majesty you rang for me?
The Queen. Not for you, idiot, for Berthold. Give me a minute alone with him and then summon the Prince and Snow White. Off with you!
- [Sir Dandiprat. hurries away, just as Chief Huntsman Berthold enters. Berthold. is tall and big. He has a thick, square beard and a kind, ruddy face.
The Queen. Berthold, I have a task for you.
Berthold. I hope it is to take you a-hunting, your Majesty. Your forests are full of game, wild pigs, deer—indeed there may be even a unicorn or two.
The Queen. It's other game I propose this time. Berthold. You have been a faithful Chief Huntsman. Suppose I promote you to be Lord High Admiral? As we have no navy the duties will be light.
Berthold. Oh, your Majesty, how can I thank you?
