CARBON.

Hats off, all!

GUICHE (to those in the distance).

Of the King! I said.—Make way, you rabble, so that he can swing around in state.

(The coach enters on a full trot. It is covered with mud and dust. The curtains are closed. Two lackeys behind. It stops short.)

CARBON (shouting).

Salute!

(Drums beat.)

GUICHE.

Lower the step!