SCENE II.
A splendid Banquetting Room. De Monfort, Rezenvelt, Freberg, Master of the House, and Guests, are discovered sitting at table, with wine, &c. before them.
SONG.—A Glee.
Pleasant is the mantling bowl,
And the song of merry soul;
And the red lamps cheery light,
And the goblet glancing bright;
Whilst many a cheerful face, around,
Listens to the jovial sound.
Social spirits, join with me;
Bless the God of jollity.
Freb. to De Mon. (Who rises to go away.) Thou wilt not leave us, Monfort? wherefore so?
De Mon. (Aside to Freberg.) I pray thee take no notice of me now.
Mine ears are stunned with these noisy fools;
Let me escape.[Exit, hastily.
Master of the House. What, is De Monfort gone?
Freb. Time presses him.
Rez. It seem'd to sit right heavily upon him,
We must confess.
Master to Freb. How is your friend? he wears a noble mien.
But most averse, methinks, from social pleasure.
Is this his nature?
