Lukyn.

Two helpless, forlorn ladies.

Mr. Posket.

[Referring to charge sheet.] Alice Emmeline Fitzgerald and Harriet Macnamara. Oh, Lukyn, Lukyn!

Lukyn.

Pooh! I ask no favour for myself or Vale, but I come to you, Posket, to beg you to use your power to release these two ladies without a moment’s delay.

[Mr. Wormington touches Mr. Posket’s shoulder.

Mr. Posket.

Upon my word, Lukyn! Do you think I am to be undermined?

Lukyn.