Hugo.

Philip, we have the news. Frederick is crowned. See, here’s for thee. (Gives a despatch.) It bears the new king’s seal.

Ph. Well, ’twill help nought. (Opens.)

Hu. I pray there may be nothing That meddles with my place.

Ph. Read here, your excellence. [Reads. By reason of advices late received, The kings commands are that the sealed despatch Writ for emergency be now held valid, And put in force by you.

Hu. Where’s the despatch?