Vedder. She shouldn't have had a fool for a father.
Knickerbocker. It was unfortunate, but I can't exactly see that it was her fault. [Exeunt.
SCENE III.
The Town of Rip's nativity, instead of the Village as presented in first scene of the drama.—It is now a populous and flourishing settlement.—On the spot where Rory's tap-house formerly stood, is a handsome hotel, and the sign of “George III” is altered into that of “George Washington.” A settee in front, with table.—The harbour is filled with shipping.—Music at the opening of the scene.
Seth
[Slough,][144] the landlord, enters from the Hotel.—Loud shouts.
Seth.
Well, I reckon the election's about bustin' up. If that temperance feller gets in I'm bound to sell out; for a rum-seller will stand no more chance with him than a bob-tail cow in fly time.—[Laugh.]—Hollo! who is this outlandish critter? he looks as if he had been dead for fifty years and was dug up to vote against the temperance ticket.—
Music.—Enter Male and Female Villagers, laughing.[145]—Enter Rip,—they gather round him.