(Rooster, General and Captain run off, R.)
G. K. Here officers, on your allegiance stay,
Protect your monarch now, don’t run away!
(Runs off R.)
Noodle. (C. leaning on gun.)
I must confess. I think it’s rather hard.
For sixteen weeks I’ve been here, mounting guard.
I’ve eaten nothing but a rind of cheese,
And that wont help a man to “stand at ease.”
I never get to mess, but into messes,