PRINCE
We're rigged out in magnificent array
(Our own clothes are much gloomier)
In costumes which we've hired by the day
From a very well-known costumier
COST (bowing)
I am the well-known costumier
PRINCESS
With a brilliant staff a Prince should make a show
(It's a rule that never varies),
So we've engaged from the Theatre Monaco
Six supernumeraries
NOBLES
We're the supernumeraries
ALL
At a salary immense,
Quite regardless of expense,
Six supernumeraries!
PRINCE
They do not speak, for they break our grammar's laws,
And their language is lamentable--
And they never take off their gloves, because
Their nails are not presentable
NOBLES
Our nails are not presentable!
PRINCESS
To account for their shortcomings manifest
We explain, in a whisper bated,
They are wealthy members of the brewing interest
To the Peerage elevated
NOBLES
To the Peerage elevated
ALL
They're/We're very, very rich,
And accordingly, as sich,
To the Peerage elevated