An ornate rectangular woodcut headpiece features a central basket filled with flowers, flanked by symmetrical swirling floral and leafy scrollwork.

THE FALCON,

COMIC OPERA.

F E D E R I C.

Ah!

G U I L L A U M E.

Ah!

F E D E R I C.

What does that mean?

G U I L L A U M E.

I am working, My Lord.

F E D E R I C.

I thought I heard you.

G U I L L A U M E.

I did not say a word. That net there will catch more small birds than your falcon will catch partridges.

F E D E R I C, sighing.

Ah!

G U I L L A U M E.

If My Lord would permit me to sing.

F E D E R I C.

I permit it; but I forbid you from calling me My Lord.