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.