The old Swan Inn’s a-fire!

[The gate-bell is heard ringing violently in the distance. Blore goes out.

Georgiana.

[Uttering a loud screech.] The Swan Inn! [Madly.] You girls, get me a hat and coat. Somebody fetch me a pair of boots!

[Salome, Sheba, and Tarver go to the window.

The Dean.

Georgiana!

Georgiana.

Don’t talk to me! [To Tarver.] Lend me your boots!

Tarver.