GOVERNESS. Oh no, no, I am so sorry. Perhaps I—er—
CHIEF. Wait, woman. (To 6TH PIRATE) Ernest, offer your seat to the lady.
(The 6TH PIRATE stands up.)
GOVERNESS (nervously). Oh please don't trouble, I'm getting out at the next station—I mean I—
6TH PIRATE (thunderously). Sit down!
(She sits down tremblingly and he stands by her with his pistol.)
CHIEF. Thank you. (To 1ST PIRATE) Cecil, have you your pencil and notebook with you?
1ST PIRATE (producing them). Ay, ay, Captain.
CHIEF. Then we will cross-examine the prisoner. (To GOVERNESS) Name?
GOVERNESS. Pinniger.