The Fox's Reward Act Four Scene One

Just before the court starts Vulpes speaks.

ACT FOUR SCENE ONE

Late afternoon. Music to mark time’s passing. Vupes enters dressed in a new blue hat and cloak. This can be front of curtain or in a spot as the scene is changed if necessary.

Vulpes (to himself, examining his attire)

My wife of craft, my Marguerite’s a marvel.

Not one could ever raise dispute on that.

When time was twirling to a shortened measure,

Her nimble fingers danced to faster tunes.

For she not only speeded cloak’s creation,

So splendid, long, fine-flowing as it is,

But swifter than a stumbling speech could stitch

Description of the act, the deed was done,

And she, excelling any expectation,

Has formed as well this excellent, fine hat,

Completing thus a rapid, full provision

For new appearance in my old profession.