Scene 1 - Pa complains to Ma that he feels ill after eating so much. Ma tells him that even though they're ruling the country, they still have to be careful with their money and with what they eat, adding that they owe Manure a great debt of gratitude. Pa speaks dismissively about Manure, saying that there's no way he's going to become a duke. Ma warns him that he'd better live up to his promises, or else face the anger of the people who helped him become king. She also warns him about Buggerless, saying the way to win him over is to be generous. Pa dismisses all her concerns, complaining about how much money he's lost because of her and finally chasing her.....
