(Exit Capt., hurriedly.)
(King walks up and down, mumbling to himself—Cara. sobbing down R.)
No. 8.
(Music.)
(Enter Suitors with block—Captain stands at door and takes tickets from maids. Enter Executioner with great pair of scissors—enter Chemists leading Ebenezer. All take positions, viz.):
No. 9.
(Music.)
King.—
This is a very unpleasant situation,