(Member of court comes after Raleigh. Queen and court at water's edge, waiting).

Courtier: I was sent to bring a gentleman who has no coat, you, sir, I think. Please follow me.

Blount: He is in attendance on me, the noble Earl of Sussex, Master of Horse.

Courtier: I have nothing to say to that. My orders are from her Majesty.

(Walter and man walk toward Queen).

Blount: Who in the world would have thought it!

(Raleigh is brought to Queen, who laughs, and talks to attendants).

Queen: You have this day spoiled a gay mantle in our service. We thank you for your service, though the manner of offering was something bold.

Raleigh: In a sovereign's need, it is each man's duty to be bold.

Queen: (Speaking to attendant). That is well said, my lord. (To Raleigh) Well, young man, your gallantry shall not go unrewarded. Thou shalt have a suit, and that of the newest cut.

Raleigh: May it please your majesty, but if it became me to choose—

Queen: Thou wouldst have gold? Fie, young man. Yet, thou mayest be poor. It shall be gold. But thou shall answer to me for the use of it.

Raleigh: I do not wish gold, your majesty.

Queen: How, boy, neither gold nor garment! What then?