Rip.
Oh, I am on de safe side dere; I am a faithful subject of King George!
2d Villager.
He's a Tory! Kill him! Duck him!
Villagers.
[To the horse pond! Duck him.][152]
Music.—They seize Rip and are about hurrying him off when Gustaffe rushes in and throws them off.[153]
Gustaffe.
Stand back, [cowards.][154]
Omnes.