_John._ Impediment indeed there now is none: For all has happened that my soul presag'd. What hinders, but I enter in forthwith And take possession of my crowned state? For thy advancement, Woodvil, is no less; To be a King, a King. I hear the shoutings of the under-world, I hear the unlawful accents of their mirth, The fiends do shout and clap their hands for joy, That Woodvil is proclaim'd the Prince of Hell. They place a burning crown upon my head, I hear it hissing now, [_Puts his hand to his forehead._] And feel the snakes about my mortal brain. [_Sinks in a swoon, is caught in the arms of a servant._] Scene. A Courtyard before Woodvil Hall. Sandford. Margaret (as just arrived from a journey). _Margaret._ Can I see him to-night? _Sandford._ I think ye had better stay till the morning: he will be more calm. _Margaret._ You say he gets no sleep? _Sandford._ He hath not slept since Sir Walter died. I have sat up with him these two nights. Francis takes my place to-night--O! Mistress Margaret, are not the witch's words come true--"All that we feared and worse"? Go in and change your garments, you have travelled hard and want rest. _Margaret._ I will go to bed. You will promise I shall see him in the morning. _Sandford._ You will sleep in your old chamber? _Margaret._ The Tapestry room: yes. Pray get me a light. A good night to us all. _Sandford._ Amen, say I. [_They go in._] Scene. The Servants' Hall. Daniel, Peter and Robert. _Daniel._ Are we all of one mind, fellows? He that lov'd his old master, speak. Shall we quit his son's service for a better? Is it aye, or no? _Peter._ For my part, I am afraid to go to bed to-night. _Robert._ For certain, young Master's indiscretion was that which broke his heart. _Peter._ Who sits up with him to-night? _Robert._ Francis. _Peter._ Lord! what a conscience he must have, that he cannot sleep alone. _Robert._ They say he is troubled with the Night-mare. _Daniel._ Here he comes, let us go away as fast as we can. _Enter John Woodvil and Francis._ [_They run out._] _John._ I lay me down to get a little sleep, And just when I began to close my eyes, My eyes heavy to sleep, it comes. _Francis._ What comes?