SCENE I.--_On the King's Preserves.

_After a noise of horns and shoutings, enter certain_ Huntsmen _(if you please, singing) one way; another way_ ATEUKIN _and_ JAQUES.

_Ateu._ Say, gentlemen, where may we find the king?

_First Hunts._ Even here at hand, on hunting; And at this hour he taken hath a stand, To kill a deer.

_Ateu._ A pleasant work in hand. Follow your sport, and we will seek his grace.

_First Hunts._ When such him seek, it is a woful case. [_Exeunt_ Huntsmen _one way_, ATEUKIN _and_ JAQUES _another._